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Laxative

Products Laxatives are available in numerous dosage forms. These include, for example, tablets, drops, suppositories, powders, granules, solutions, syrups and enemas. Structure and properties Laxatives do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, groups can be identified (see below). Effects Laxatives have laxative properties. They stimulate bowel emptying by different mechanisms depending on the active … Laxative

Carrageenan

Products Carrageenan is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals as well as in food and personal care products. Structure and properties Carrageenans are composed of polysaccharides from various red algae species (e.g. , Irish moss) and are obtained by extraction, separation and purification. The main constituents are potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium salts of the … Carrageenan

Polysaccharides

Products Polysaccharides are present as excipients and active ingredients in numerous pharmaceuticals. They play a fundamental role in foods for nutrition. Polysaccharides are also known as glycans (glycans). Structure and properties Polysaccharides are polymeric carbohydrates composed of hundreds to thousands of sugar units (monosaccharides). As few as 11 monosaccharides are referred to as polysaccharides. They … Polysaccharides

Gelatin

Products Gelatin is available as a pure substance in grocery stores and in pharmacies or drugstores. It is found in many processed foods, pharmaceuticals, and sweets, among other products. Structure and properties Gelatin is a purified mixture of proteins obtained by either partial acid, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of collagen. Hydrolysis results in gelling and … Gelatin

Gels

Products Gels are commercially available as pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics. Structure and properties Gels consist of gelled liquids. They are prepared with suitable swelling agents (gelling agents). These include, for example, celluloses (e.g., hydroxypropyl cellulose), starches, carbomers, gelatin, xanthan gum, bentonite, agar, tragacanth, carrageenan, and pectin. The pharmacopoeia distinguishes between hydrophilic and lipophilic gels. … Gels

Auxiliary Materials

Definition On the one hand, drugs contain the active ingredients that mediate the pharmacological effects. On the other hand, they consist of excipients, which are used for the production or to support and regulate the drug effect. Placebos, which consist only of excipients and contain no active ingredients, are an exception. Excipients can be of … Auxiliary Materials

Agar

Products Agar (synonym: agar-agar) is available as a pure substance in pharmacies, drugstores, and large grocery stores, among other places. It is found in numerous processed products. Agar was discovered in the 17th century and originated in Japan. It is generally more expensive than gelatin. Structure and properties Agar is composed of the polysaccharides of … Agar

Dietary Fiber

Products Dietary fibers are commercially available in the form of powders and granules, among others, as medicinal products and dietary supplements. In pharmacies and drugstores, they are also available as open goods. In foods, dietary fibers are found in cereals, vegetables, fruits and nuts, among others. Structure and properties Dietary fibers are usually derived from … Dietary Fiber

Paragar Emulsion

Products Paragar Emulsion was approved in many countries in 1966. In 2018, its distribution was discontinued and the drug subsequently received a new composition with the active ingredient macrogol 3350 (new: Paragar Macrogol, powder for the preparation of a solution for oral use). Paragol with kerosene oil, for example, can also be used as a … Paragar Emulsion

Sweet Wood

Products Licorice is available as cut open or in the form of licorice stems in pharmacies and drugstores. Licorice extract is found in bronchial pastilles, in teas, and various cough medicines, among other products. The extract is also a component of licorice and corresponding confectionery. Stem plant Stem plants include various -species of the legume … Sweet Wood

U1 Examination

Preventive child examinations or early detection examinations U1 to U11 (also known as U examination) have been legally introduced in Germany since 1976 and serve the purpose of prevention (illness prevention). This is based on the early detection of disorders of physical, mental or social development in age-dependent developmental phases, so that they can be … U1 Examination