The centrifuge tests showed that all formulations had good physical stability.
The o/w structure of HSM and suitable pH ranging from 6.0 to 7.0 provided a suitable circumstance for avoiding the hydrolysis of drug.
4.8. Anti-fungal study
The anti-fungal efficacy of the developed HSM-4 was compared with commercial formulations (onabet).
Developed HSM-4 was found to be more effective anti-fungal activity in compare to commercial cream (Fig. 3a and b). The average zone of Fig. 3. (a) In vitro antifungal of study of optimized Hydrogel of sertaconazole microemulsion gel (HSM-4) in Candida albicans.
(b) In vitro antifungal of study of Commercial cream in Candida albicans