Publisher's Synopsis
This best-selling handbook has been extensive and describes more than 4500 trade name and more than 3000 generic chemical components that are used in the formulation of both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. These additives enable or enhance the therapeutic delivery of the active ingredients in a variety of medications that include orals, topicals, suppositories, injectables, inhalants, etc.;The chemical and material additives contained in this reference serve to: improve flow, taste, appearance; aid product uniformity; increase stability; and control bioavailability.;Some of the functional additives included in this reference are: Absorbents/Adsorbents; Acidulents/Buffer/pH adjuster/Neutralizers; Aerosols/Propellants; Anticaking agents Anticoagulants; Antigellants; Anti-inflammatory agents/Antiphlogistic agents; Antimicrobials; Antioxidants Astringents; Bases; Chelating agents/Sequestrants; Coagulants; Coating agents; Colorants; Complexing agents Conditioners; Controlled release agent; Crystal growth Regulators; Denaturants; Desiccants; Dietary Supplements Dispersants; Emollients; Emulsifiers; Encapsulants; Enzymes; Fillers/Extenders/Diluents/Excipients Flavors/Flavor enhancers; Flow aids; Fragrances; Gellants; Hardeners; Humectants; Lubricants; Moisturizer Nutritive fortifiers; Odor masking agents; Opacifiers; Permeation enhancers; Plasticizers; Protective agents Solvents; Spreading agents Stabilizers Superfatting agents Sweeteners; Synergists; Tablet binders Tablet disintegrants; Tabletting aids; Tonicity agents; UV absorbers; Vehicles/Carriers; Viscosity modifier Water repellents; Wetting agents;Additive ingredients are an essential part of the pharmaceutical formulation and information about these chemicals and materials are critical to the manufacturer, quality controller, pharmacist, physician, and consumer.
