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Adsorbent
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an agent capable of holding other molecules onto its surface by physical or chemical (chemisorption) means, or substances capable of holding quantities of fluids in an apparently dry state.
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Powdered Cellulose
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Adsorbent
Tab and cap diluent |
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Charcoal
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Adsorbent
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fumed silica
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Adsorbent
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MCC (microcrystalline cellulose)
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Adsorbent
Tab and cap diluent Tablet lubricant Tablet disintegrant |
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magnesium carbonate
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Adsorbent
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kaolin
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Adsorbent
Tab and cap diluent |
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Bentonite
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Adsorbent
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Colorant defined
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Used to impart color
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Encapsulating agent
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used to form thin shells for the purpose of enclosing a drug substance or drug formulation.
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Gelatin
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Encapsulating agent
Tablet Binders |
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cellulose acetate phthalate
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Encapsulating agent
Tablet coating agents (enteric coating) |
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Plasticizer
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used as a component of film-coating solutions to enhance the spread of the coat over tablets, beads, and granules; add softness and flexibility to a capsule.
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Diethyl phthalate
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Plasticizer
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Glycerol
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Plasticizer
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Sucrose
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Plasticizer
Tablet binders Tab and cap diluent Tablet coating agents (sugar coating) |
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propylene glycol
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Plasticizer
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Acacia
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Plasticizer
Tablet binders |
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Tablet antiadherents
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agents that prevent the sticking of tablet formulation ingredients to punches and dies in a tablet machine during production
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Magnesium stearate
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Tablet antiadherents
Tablet lubricant |
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Talc.
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Tablet antiadherents
Tablet glidant Tablet lubricant |
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Tablet binders
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substances used to cause adhesion of powder particles in tablet granulations or bind powders together during wet granulation
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Alginic acid
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Tablet binders
Tablet disintegrant |
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carboxymethylcellulose sodium
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Tablet binders
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Compressible Sugar
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Tablet binders
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Ethylcellulose
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Tablet binders
Tablet coating agents-Film coating |
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Liquid glucose
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Tablet binders
Tablet coating agents (Sugar coating) |
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Methylcellulose
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Tablet binders
Tablet coating agents (Film coating) |
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Povidone
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Tablet binders
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pregelatinized starch
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Tablet binders
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Tab and cap diluent
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inert substances used as fillers to create the desired bulk, flow properties, and compression characteristics in the preparation of tablets and capsules.
Another definition: bulking agents added to the active ingredient to make a reasonably sized tablet |
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Dibasic calcium phosphate
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Tab and cap diluent
Tablet direct compression excipient |
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Dextrose
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Tab and cap diluent
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Lactose
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Tab and cap diluent
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Mannitol
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Tab and cap diluent
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precipitated calcium carbonate
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Tab and cap diluent
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Sodium Chloride
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Tab and cap diluent
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Sorbitol
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Tab and cap diluent
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Starch
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Tab and cap diluent
Tablet disintegrant |
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Tablet direct compression excipient
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used in direct compression tablet formulations
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Tablet coating agents
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used to coat a formed tablet for the purpose of protecting against drug decomposition by atmospheric oxygen or humidity, to provide a desired release pattern for the drug substance after administration, to mask the taste or odor of the drug, or for aesthetic purposes.
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hydroxyethyl cellulose
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Tablet coating agents (Film Coating)
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hydroxypropyl methylcelluose,
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Tablet coating agents (Film Coating)
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Shellac
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Tablet coating agents (Film Coating)
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Tablet disintegrant
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used in solid dosage forms to promote the disruption of the solid mass into smaller particles, when placed in an aqueous environment, which are more readily dispersed or dissolved.
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carboxymethylcellulose calcium
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Tablet disintegrant
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polacrilin potassium
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Tablet disintegrant
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sodium alginate
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Tablet disintegrant
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sodium starch glycollate
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Tablet disintegrant
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cationic exchange resins
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Tablet disintegrant
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cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone
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Tablet disintegrant
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modified starches
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Tablet disintegrant
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magnesium aluminum silicate
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Tablet disintegrant
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sodium carboxymethylcellulose
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Tablet disintegrant
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Tablet glidant
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agents used in tablet and capsule formulations to improve the flow properties of the powder; act by reducing interparticle friction
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Colloidal (fumed) silica (silicon dioxide)
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Tablet glidant
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cornstarch
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Tablet glidant
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Tablet lubricant
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substances used in tablet formulations to reduce friction during tablet compression.
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Calcium stearate
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Tablet lubricant
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Mineral oil
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Tablet lubricant
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PEG
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Tablet lubricant
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paraffin
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Tablet lubricant
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sodium or magnesium lauryl sulfate
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Tablet lubricant
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stearic acid
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Tablet lubricant
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zinc stearate
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Tablet lubricant
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Tablet/capsule opaquant
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used to render a capsule or tablet coating opaque. May be used alone or in combo with a colorant
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Titanium dioxide
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Tablet/capsule opaquant
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Tablet polishing agent
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used to impart an attractive sheen to coated tablets
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Carnauba wax
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Tablet polishing agent
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White wax
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Tablet polishing agent
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Butylparaben
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Antifungal
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ethylparaben
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antifungal
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methylparaben
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antifungal
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benzoic acid
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antifungal
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propylparaben
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antifungal
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sodium benzoate
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antifungal
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sodium propionate
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antifungal
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Benzalkonium chloride
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Antimicrobial preservative
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benzethonium chloride
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Antimicrobial preservative
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benzyl alcohol
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Antimicrobial preservative
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cetylpyridinium chloride
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Antimicrobial preservative
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chlorobutanol
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Antimicrobial preservative
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Phenol
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Antimicrobial preservative
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phenylethyl alcohol
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Antimicrobial preservative
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phenylmercuric nitrate
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Antimicrobial preservative
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thimerosal
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Antimicrobial preservative
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