Summary
The Handbook Of Pharmaceutical Additives, Third Edition Has Been Extensively Updated From The Previous Edition, Which Was Published In 2002. It Describes More Than 5300 Trade Name Products And 4000 Generic Chemicals And Materials, Available From Worldwide Manufacturers, That Function As Pharmaceutical Additives.
Pharmaceutical Additives Are Defined In This Reference As Secondary Ingredients Present In Both Prescription And Over-The-Counter Drug Formulations And Contributing In One Or More Of The Following Ways:
- Improving Consumption Ease Of The Dosage Form By Masking Unpleasant Odor, Improving Palatibility Or Appearance Of The Active Ingredient.
- Enabling Or Enhancing The Delivery Of The Drug Or Medicine That Is Available In A Variety Of Dosage Forms (I.E., Oral; Topical, Ophthalmic, And Otic; Suppositories; Injectables; Inhalants) And Thus Improving Its Efficacy, Control Of Bioavailability, Uniformity, And/Or Flow Characteristics
- Increasing The Stability Of Active Ingredients Acting As A Filler Or Diluent So That An Adequate Amount Of Material Is Available To Properly Fill A Dosage Form Acting As An Antimicrobial Or Antioxidant To Extend The Shelf Life Of The Active Ingredient
Thus, The Definition Of Pharmaceutical Additives For The Purpose Of This Work Encompasses Excipients, Synergists, Or Chemicals That Substantively Contribute To The Effectiveness Of The Active Ingredient. Entries For Both Trade Names And Chemicals Contain Extensive Information Gathered From Worldwide Manufacturers, Distributors, Trade Journals, Government Documents, And Other Reference Sources.
Both The Handbook Of Pharmaceutical Additives, Third Edition And The Software Version Centralize And Integrate Information On These Chemicals And Materials Thereby Serving As An Essential Guide To Product Managers, Formulation Scientists, Quality Controllers, Ingredient Chemists, Pharmacists, Physicians, And Consumers.
Additional Information
Target Information On Components By:
Trade Name Chemical Name Synonym Function Application Cas Number Einecs Number Fema Number Manufacturer
Coverage Includes Pharmaceutical Additive Chemicals That Function As:
Absorbents/Adsorbents Acidulents/Buffer/Ph Adjuster/Neutralizers Aerosols/Propellants Anticaking Agents Anticoagulants Antigellant Anti-Inflammatory Agents/Antiphlogistic Agents Antimicrobials Antioxidants Astringents Bases Chelating Agent/Sequestrants Coagulants Coating Agents Colorant/Color Enhancers/Dyes/Pigments Complexing Agent Conditioners Controlled Release Agent Crystal Growth Regulators Denaturants Dessicant/Drying Agents/Dehydrating Agents Dietary Supplements Dispersants Emollients Emulsifiers Encapsulants Enzymes Fillers/Extenders/Diluents/Excipients Flavor/Flavor Enhancers Flow Aids Fragrances/Perfumes/Aromatics Gellants Hardeners/Stiffeners Humectants Lubricants Moisturizer Nutritive Fortifiers Odor Masking Agents Opacifiers Permeation Enhancers Plasticizers Protective Agents/Soothing Agents/Demulcents Solvents Spreading Agents Stabilizers Superfatting Agents Sweeteners Synergists Tablet Binders Tablet Disintegrants Tabletting Aids Tonicity Agents Uv Absorbers Vehicles/Carriers Viscosity Modifier Water Repellants Wetting Agents
In These Application Areas:
- Orals:Tablets, Capsules, Syrups/Liquids/Suspensions
- Topicals: Ointments/Creams/Lotions/Gels
- Suppositories Ophthalmics Otics Injectables Inhalants
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