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Excipients
Aerosol Propellant
Aerosol Propellant
Air Displacement
Alcohol Denaturant
Alkalizing Agent
Anticaking Agent (See Glidant)
Antifoaming Agent
Antimicrobial Preservative
Antioxidant
Buffering Agent
Bulking Agent for Freeze-Drying
Capsule Lubricant (See Tablet and/or Capsule Lubricant)
Chelating Agent
Coating Agent
Color
Complexing Agent
Desiccant
Emollient
Emulsifying and/or Solubilizing Agent
Filtering Aid
Flavors and Perfumes
Glidant and/or Anticaking Agent
Humectant
Ointment Base
Plasticizer
Polymer Membrane
Sequestering Agent
Solvent
Sorbent
Sorbent, Carbon Dioxide
Stiffening Agent
Suppository Base
Suspending and/or Viscosity-increasing Agent
Sweetening Agent
Tablet Binder
Tablet and/or Capsule Diluent
Tablet Disintegrant
Tablet and/or Capsule Lubricant
Tonicity Agent
Vehicle
Viscosity-Increasing (See Suspending Agent)
Water Repelling Agent
Wetting and/or Solubilizing Agent

 

 


Acidifying Agent

Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid, Glacial
Citric Acid, Anhydrous
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Fumaric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid
Hydrochloric Acid, Diluted
Malic Acid
Nitric Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric Acid, Diluted
Propionic Acid
Sulfuric Acid
Tartaric Acid

Aerosol Propellant

Butane
Dichlorodifluoromethane
Dichlorotetrafluoroethane
Isobutane
Propane
Trichloromonofluoromethane
 Air Displacement
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Alcohol Denaturant
Denatonium Benzoate
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Sucrose Octaacetate

Alkalizing Agent
Ammonia Solution, Strong
Ammonium Carbonate
Diethanolamine
Potassium Hydroxide
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Borate
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium Hydroxide
Trolamine

Anticaking Agent (See Glidant)

Antifoaming Agent
Dimethicone
Myristic Acid
Palmitic Acid
Simethicone
Antimicrobial Preservative
Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzalkonium Chloride Solution
Benzethonium Chloride
Benzoic Acid
Benzyl Alcohol
Butylparaben
Cetrimonium Bromide
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Chlorobutanol
Chlorocresol
Cresol
Ethylparaben
Methylparaben
Methylparaben Sodium
Phenol
Phenoxyethanol
Phenylethyl Alcohol
Phenylmercuric Acetate
Phenylmercuric Nitrate
Potassium Benzoate
Potassium Sorbate
Propylparaben
Propylparaben Sodium
Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Sodium Propionate
Sorbic Acid
Thimerosal
Thymol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Hypophosphorous Acid
Monothioglycerol
Potassium Metabisulfite
Propyl Gallate
Sodium Bisulfite
Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate
Sodium Metabisulfite
Sodium Sulfite
Sodium Thiosulfate
Sulfur Dioxide
Tocopherol
Tocopherols Excipient
Buffering Agent
Acetic Acid
Adipic Acid
Ammonium Carbonate
Ammonium Phosphate
Boric Acid
Citric Acid, Anhydrous
Citric Acid Monohydrate
Lactic Acid
Phosphoric Acid
Potassium Citrate
Potassium Metaphosphate
Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic
Sodium Acetate
Sodium Citrate
Sodium Lactate Solution
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic
Succinic Acid

Bulking Agent for Freeze-Drying
Creatinine
Mannitol

Capsule Lubricant (See Tablet and/or Capsule Lubricant)

Chelating Agent
Edetate Calcium Disodium
Edetate Disodium
Edetic Acid
Coating Agent
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion
Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium
Cellaburate
Cellacefate (formerly Cellulose Acetate Phthalate)
Cellulose Acetate
Cellulose Acetate Phthalate (see Cellacefate)
Copovidone
Ethylcellulose
Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion
Gelatin
Glaze, Pharmaceutical
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (see Hypromellose)
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate (see Hypromellose Phthalate)
Hypromellose (formerly Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
Hypromellose Acetate Succinate
Hypromellose Phthalate (formerly Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phthalate)
Maltodextrin
Methacrylic Acid Copolymer
Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Dispersion
Methylcellulose
Polyethylene Glycol
Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate
Shellac
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified
Sucrose
Titanium Dioxide
Wax, Carnauba
Wax, Microcrystalline
Zein
Color
Caramel
Ferric Oxide, red, yellow, or blends

Complexing Agent

Edetate Calcium Disodium
Edetate Disodium
Edetic Acid
Oxyquinoline Sulfate
Desiccant
Calcium Chloride
Calcium Sulfate
Silicon Dioxide

Emollient

Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emulsifying and/or Solubilizing Agent
Acacia
Carbomer Copolymer
Carbomer Interpolymer
Cholesterol
Diethanolamine (Adjunct)
Diethylene Glycol Stearates
Ethylene Glycol Stearates
Glyceryl Distearate
Glyceryl Monolinoleate
Glyceryl Monooleate
Glyceryl Monostearate
Lanolin Alcohols
Lecithin
Mono- and Di-glycerides
Monoethanolamine (Adjunct)
Oleic Acid (Adjunct)
Oleyl Alcohol (Stabilizer)
Poloxamer
Polyoxyethylene 50 Stearate
Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether
Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
Polyoxyl Lauryl Ether
Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 40
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 80
Propylene Glycol Monostearate
Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Stearate
Sorbitan Monolaurate
Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Sorbitan Trioleate
Stearic Acid
Trolamine
Wax, Emulsifying

Filtering Aid

Cellulose, Powdered
Siliceous Earth, Purified

Flavors and Perfumes

Almond Oil
Anethole
Benzaldehyde
Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Vanillin
Lactitol
Maltol
Menthol
Methyl Salicylate
Monosodium Glutamate
Peppermint
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint Spirit
Rose Oil
Rose Water, Stronger
Thymol
Vanillin
Glidant and/or Anticaking Agent
Calcium Silicate
Magnesium Silicate
Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal
Talc

Humectant

Glycerin
Hexylene Glycol
Propylene Glycol
Sorbitol
Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution
Tagatose1S (NF24)  

Ointment Base

Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Lanolin
Lauroyl PolyoxylglyceridesNF24
Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Ointment, Hydrophilic
Ointment, White
Ointment, Yellow
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Petrolatum
Petrolatum, Hydrophilic
Petrolatum, White
Rose Water Ointment
Squalane
Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated, Type II
Plasticizer
Acetyltributyl Citrate
Acetyltriethyl Citrate
Castor Oil
Diacetylated Monoglycerides
Dibutyl Sebacate
Diethyl Phthalate
Glycerin
Polyethylene Glycol
Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Propylene Glycol
Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution
Triacetin
Tributyl Citrate
Triethyl Citrate
Polymer Membrane
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion
Cellaburate
Cellulose Acetate

Sequestering Agent

Beta Cyclodextrin (see Betadex)
Betadex (formerly Beta Cyclodextrin)
Sodium Tartrate

Solvent

Acetone
Alcohol
Alcohol, Diluted
Amylene Hydrate
Benzyl Benzoate
Butyl Alcohol
Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides
Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
Ethyl Acetate
Glycerin
Hexylene Glycol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Lauroyl PolyoxylglyceridesNF24
Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Methyl Alcohol
Methylene Chloride
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Mineral Oil
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Peanut Oil
Polyethylene Glycol
Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Propylene Glycol
Sesame Oil
Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Water for Injection
Water for Injection, Sterile
Water for Irrigation, Sterile
Water, Purified
Sorbent
Cellulose, Powdered
Charcoal, Activated
Siliceous Earth, Purified
Sorbent, Carbon Dioxide
Barium Hydroxide Lime
Soda Lime

Stiffening Agent

Castor Oil, Hydrogenated
Cetostearyl Alcohol
Cetyl Alcohol
Cetyl Esters Wax
Cetyl Palmitate
Hard Fat
Paraffin
Synthetic Paraffin
Stearyl Alcohol
Wax, Emulsifying
Wax, White
Wax, Yellow
Suppository Base
Cocoa Butter
Hard Fat
Polyethylene Glycol
Suspending and/or Viscosity-increasing Agent
Acacia
Agar
Alamic Acid
Alginic Acid
Aluminum Monostearate
Attapulgite, Activated
Attapulgite, Colloidal Activated
Bentonite
Bentonite, Purified
Bentonite Magma
Carbomer 910
Carbomer 934
Carbomer 934P
Carbomer 940
Carbomer 941
Carbomer 1342
Carbomer Copolymer
Carbomer HomopolymerNF24
Carbomer Interpolymer
Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 12
Carrageenan
Cellulose, Microcrystalline, and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Dextrin
Gelatin
Gellan Gum
Guar Gum
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (see Hypromellose)
Hypromellose (formerly Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Maltodextrin
Methylcellulose
Pectin
Polyethylene Oxide
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Povidone
Propylene Glycol Alginate
Silicon Dioxide
Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal
Sodium Alginate
Starch, Corn
Starch, Potato
Starch, Tapioca
Starch, Wheat
Tragacanth
Xanthan Gum
Sweetening Agent
Acesulfame Potassium
Aspartame
Aspartame Acesulfame
Dextrates
Dextrose
Dextrose Excipient
Fructose
Galactose
Maltose
Mannitol
Saccharin
Saccharin Calcium
Saccharin Sodium
Sorbitol
Sorbitol Solution
Sucralose
Sucrose
Sugar, Compressible
Sugar, Confectioner's
Syrup
Tagatose1S (NF24)
Tablet Binder
Acacia
Alginic Acid
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion
Carbomer Copolymer
Carbomer HomopolymerNF24
Carbomer Interpolymer
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Copovidone
Dextrin
Ethylcellulose
Gelatin
Glucose, Liquid
Guar Gum
Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (see Hypromellose)
Hypromellose (formerly Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose)
Hypromellose Acetate Succinate
Maltodextrin
Maltose
Methylcellulose
Polyethylene Oxide
Povidone
Starch, Corn
Starch, Potato
Starch, Pregelatinized
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified
Starch, Tapioca
Starch, Wheat
Syrup

Tablet and/or Capsule Diluent

Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic
Calcium Sulfate
Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Cellulose, Powdered
Dextrates
Dextrin
Dextrose Excipient
Fructose
Kaolin
Lactitol
Lactose, Anhydrous
Lactose, Monohydrate
Maltodextrin
Maltose
Mannitol
Sorbitol
Starch
Starch, Corn
Starch, Potato
Starch, Pregelatinized
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified
Starch, Tapioca
Starch, Wheat
Sucrose
Sugar, Compressible
Sugar, Confectioner's

Tablet Disintegrant

Alginic Acid
Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Croscarmellose Sodium
Crospovidone
Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Maltose
Polacrilin Potassium
Sodium Starch Glycolate
Starch
Starch, Corn
Starch, Potato
Starch, Pregelatinized
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified
Starch, Tapioca
Starch, Wheat
Tablet and/or Capsule Lubricant
Calcium Stearate
Glyceryl Behenate
Magnesium Stearate
Mineral Oil, Light
Polyethylene Glycol
Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether
Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 40
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 80
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
Sorbitan Monolaurate
Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Sorbitan Trioleate
Starch
Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid, Purified
Talc
Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated, Type I
Zinc Stearate
Tonicity Agent
Dextrose
Glycerin
Mannitol
Potassium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
Vehicle
Flavored and/or Sweetened
Aromatic Elixir
Benzaldehyde Elixir, Compound
Dextrose
Peppermint Water
Sorbitol Solution
Syrup
Olegainous
Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate
Almond Oil
Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil
Ethyl Oleate
Isopropyl Myristate
Isopropyl Palmitate
Mineral Oil
Mineral Oil, Light
Octyldodecanol
Olive Oil
Peanut Oil
Safflower Oil
Sesame Oil
Soybean Oil
Squalane
Solid Carrier
Sugar Spheres
Sterile
Sodium Chloride Injection, Bacteriostatic
Water for Injection, Bacteriostati

Viscosity-Increasing (See Suspending Agent)

Water Repelling Agent
Cyclomethicone
Dimethicone
Simethicone
Wetting and/or Solubilizing Agent
Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzethonium Chloride
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Docusate Sodium
Nonoxynol 9
Octoxynol 9
Poloxamer
Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether
Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 40
Polysorbate 60
Polysorbate 80
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sorbitan Monolaurate
Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Sorbitan Trioleate
Tyloxapol