Carbon

Products Carbon is of outstanding importance in pharmacy because it is contained in the majority of active pharmaceutical ingredients. Activated carbon, which is available in pharmacies and drugstores as a pure substance, as a suspension or in the form of capsules, among other products, consists mainly of the element. Structure and properties Carbon (C, atomic … Carbon

Carbon Dioxide

Products Carbon dioxide is commercially available in compressed gas cylinders liquefied and as dry ice, among other products. The various products differ in purity. Carbon dioxide is also monographed in the pharmacopoeia. It is available, for example, in grocery stores for making your own sparkling water. Structure Carbon dioxide (CO 2 , O=C=O, M r … Carbon Dioxide

Calcium Carbonate

Products Calcium carbonate is commercially available as a drug in the form of tablets, capsules, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, and oral suspension, among others. Some products are combination preparations, for example with vitamin D3 or other antacids. Structure and properties Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3 , M r = 100.1 g/mol) exists in pharmacopoeia quality … Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Chloride

Products Calcium chloride is available as a pure substance in pharmacies. In pharmaceuticals, it is included as an active ingredient and excipient, for example in infusion preparations. Structure and properties Calcium chloride (CaCl2, Mr = 110.98 g/mol) is the calcium salt of hydrochloric acid. It exists as a white crystalline powder, crystals, or crystalline mass … Calcium Chloride

Calcium Hydroxide

Products Calcium hydroxide is available in pharmacies and drugstores. It is also called slaked lime or slaked lime. Structure and properties Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2, Mr = 74.1 g/mol) exists as a white, fine, and odorless powder that is practically insoluble in water. It is a base with a pKb(1) of 1.37 that reacts with hydrochloric … Calcium Hydroxide

Water

Products Water is commercially available in different qualities. Water for pharmaceutical purposes is available in pharmacies, for example, the purified water (see there). It is produced in pharmacies or ordered from specialized suppliers. Structure Pure water (H2O, Mr = 18.015 g/mol) exists as a clear, colorless liquid without odor or taste. It is an inorganic … Water

Bread

Products Bread is available, for example, in bakeries and grocery stores, and people also like to make their own. Most additives for baking bread are available in pharmacies and drugstores. Ingredients Only four basic ingredients are needed to make a loaf of bread: Cereal flour, e.g. wheat, barley, rye and spelt flour. Drinking water Salt … Bread

Calcium Sulfate

Products Calcium sulfate and plaster bandages are available, for example, in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4 – 2 H2O, Mr = 172.2 g/mol) is the calcium salt of sulfuric acid. It exists in pharmaceutical grade as a white, odorless and fine powder that is very slightly soluble in water. Calcium … Calcium Sulfate

Burns (Chemistry)

Note about this article This article refers to burns in chemistry. See also under burns (medicine). Burns In chemistry, a combustion usually refers to an oxidation in which heat, light, fire, and energy are released. For example, the alkane octane is an important component of gasoline: C8H18 (octane) + 12.5 O2 (oxygen) 8 CO2 (carbon … Burns (Chemistry)

Magnesium Hydroxide

Products Magnesium hydroxide is commercially available as suspension, chewable tablets, powder with excipients, pure powder and effervescent powder (Magnesia San Pellegrino, Alucol is a fixed combination with aluminum oxide, pure powder from Hänseler), among others. Magnesium hydroxide has been registered in many countries since 1935. In English, the suspension is called “Milk of Magnesia” because … Magnesium Hydroxide

Medical Gases

Active ingredients Argon Breathing air Carbon dioxide Air for medical use Artificial air for medical use Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) Oxycarbon medizinal (oxygen 95%, carbon dioxide 5%). Oxygen Nitrogen Nitric oxide

Medicinal Yeast

Products Products containing medicinal yeast are commercially available as medicines, dietary supplements, and foods, including tablets, powders, liquid preparations, and capsules. Structure and properties Medicinal yeasts are mainly used from the genus, especially the common brewer’s yeast and very closely related subspecies such as (synonym: var. ), which is scientifically well documented. Medicinal yeast is … Medicinal Yeast