**5. Conclusion**

Alginates have wide range of application in the design and preparation of orodispersible dosage forms. The choice of a particular alginate type depends on several factors, such as the type of the orodispersible dosage form to be prepared, i.e., ODT or ODF, the physicochemical properties of the alginate and that of the drug itself, and the nature of the release pattern of the loaded drug(s). Most of the alginate's applications in ODF and ODT are in the solvent casting and direct compression method for their preparations, respectively. Thus, exploring alginates applications in the preparation of these dosage forms by other techniques such as 3D printing, freeze drying, and particle engineering can open new scenarios in their application in the development of these innovative drug delivery systems.

*Applications of Alginates in the Design and Preparation of Orodispersible Dosage Forms DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.98610*
