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Medical Forum / General / Pharmacy / August 2006

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Inert Ingredients ?

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Robert11 - 26 Aug 2006 18:03 GMT
Hello:

Is cellulose the typical "inert" ingredient in
many pharmacuitical prescription and non-prescr.  items ?

Such as, e.g., Fosamax, Tylenol, Vit. C tablets, etc.

Thanks,
B.
HankG - 27 Aug 2006 12:26 GMT
> Hello:
>
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> Thanks,
> B.

Cellulose, in one form or another, is a common 'excipent' used in various
pharmaceutical dosage forms ranging from tablets and capsules, to liquids,
eye drops, etc.

Its purpose is to provide bulk, consistency, or sticktoitiveness [sic].  For
example, consider a tablet in which the active ingredient(s) total 5
milligrams in weight.   A typical tablet might weigh 200 - 300 mg or more.
The inert ingredients are what makes the tablet possible--the actives are
just along for the ride.

Do you have a problem with cellulose?

HankG
 
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