Product Functionalities

Chitosan, one of the few cationic biopolymers, is a derivative of chitin traditionally used in wound treatment. There is a broad range of natural sources of chitin. In order to guarantee a defined and reproducible chemical grade, Chitinor AS has decided to use only one species, Pandalus borealis, from Norwegian fishing areas for the manufacture of Chitopharm™.

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Chitopharm™ – a perfect solution for affected and itching skin

Itching is a phenomenon which can significantly restrict daily life. Causes include allergic reactions, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and dry skin. Usual treatments like products containing anti-histamine or corticoid agents, often have undesired side effects. Chitopharm™ offers a naural alternative by moisturizing the skin.

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Chitopharm™ accelerates wound healing

The combination of improved wound healing and antimicrobial activity makes Chitopharm™ particularly useful for biomedical applications, such as wound healing gels and dressings, surgical sutures and aids in cataract surgery and periodontal treatment.

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Chitopharm™ improves drug delivery

Chitopharm™ is used in pharmaceutical formulations to improve topical and oral drug delivery. Chitosan’s film forming abilities allows its application as matrix in topical delivery as well as a coating agent for solid dosage forms. Also encapsulation of drugs is possible. As cationic polymer Chitopharm™ is bioadhesive. Bioadhesivity is often used to enhance the residence time of a drug, thereby increasing the oral bioavailability. In ophthalmic gels Chitopharm™ increases precorneal drug residence time.