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Applications of Colloids

1. Therapy: Some colloidal dispersion show better therapeutic action and are used in treatment.

  Silver colloid-germicidal Copper colloid - anticancer Mercury colloid - anti syphilis


2. Absorption and toxicity:


  • Colloidal sulfur shows better and faster absorption compared to a coarse dispersion of sulfur.


3. Solubility: Solubility of drug is improved by using colloidal systems containing surface active agents.


4. Stability: Dispersion of surface active agent (associated colloids) are used to improve the stability of drugs in liquid dosage forms.


5. Targetting of the drug to the specific organs:


    • Colloids are used in targeting the drug to specific body organs.

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