“…7) These buccal bioadhesive films are useful for both for systemic delivery of drugs, as well as for local targeting of drugs to a particular region in the body. 6,8) A wide range of polymers of synthetic, semi synthetic and natural origin like Carbopol, Polycarbophil, sodium carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, chitosan and xanthan gum have been described for the formulation of bioadhesive systems but none of these polymer possess all the characteristics of an ideal polymer (nontoxic, nonirritant, strong non covalent adhesion, sustained release, stable and cheap) for a bioadhesive drug delivery system. 8) Carbopols are excellent bioadhesives but with potential mucosal irritating character.…”