A REVIEW ON SMART APPROACHES FOR COLON TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM Authors: Elizebeth Smitha T , PRIYANKA S., VENKATESAN M
ABSTRACT
This review mainly focuses on the novel approaches for selection of the drug delivery system
for colon diseases which is helpful in increasing the therapeutic effect of the drug at the desired
site. Colon-targeted drug administration not only reduces side effects but also prevents
premature drug release in the stomach or small intestine before reaching the colon. There are
several approaches for the delivery of the drug in the colon. The novel strategies employed in
the formulation of colon targeted drug delivery system (CTDDS) are meant to postpone the
drug's release until the colon is reached. This article focuses on the parameters that affect
colonic bioavailability, the different approaches used for colon-specific drug delivery, as well
as the drawbacks of CTDDS.
Keywords: Colon targeted drug delivery, Smart novel approaches, Challenges, pH sensitive
polymers Publication date: 01/02/2026 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2026/February/MS_IJBPAS_2026_9863.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.2.9863