Products Magnesium is found in numerous pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements and is available in the form of tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, lozenges, capsules, direct granules, powder, injectable solution, and granules, among others. Structure and properties Magnesium (Mg, atomic number: 12) is present in drugs in the form of various inorganic and organic salts, such … Magnesium Health Benefits
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
Products Fluralaner is commercially available as a veterinary drug in the form of chewable tablets and as a spot-on preparation (Bravecto). It was approved in many countries in 2015. Structure and properties Fluralaner (C22H17Cl2F6N3O3, Mr = 556.3 g/mol) is present in drugs as a racemate. It is a fluorinated isoxazoline-substituted benzamide. Effects Fluralaner (ATCvet QP53BX05) … Fluralaner
Products Lanthanum carbonate is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets (Fosrenol). It has been approved in many countries since 2008. Structure and properties Lanthanum carbonate hydrate (La2(CO3)3 – H2O) Effects Lanthanum carbonate (ATC V03AE03) binds phosphate ions in the digestive tract, with which it binds the insoluble lanthanum phosphate that is excreted in … Lanthanum Carbonate
Products Raltegravir is commercially available as film-coated tablets and chewable tablets (Isentress). It was approved in the United States in 2007 and in many countries in 2008 as the first integrase inhibitor. Structure and properties Raltegravir (C20H21FN6O5, Mr = 444.4 g/mol) is a hydroxypyrimidinone carboxamide. It is present in drugs in the form of the … Raltegravir
Products Lactase is commercially available in many countries as both a drug (Lacdigest) and a dietary supplement. Available dosage forms include chewable tablets and capsules. The “strength” or enzyme activity is indicated by the FCC (Food Chemical Codex) unit. Structure and properties The enzymes contained in the preparations are beta-galactosidases, usually obtained from molds (, … Lactase
Products Ethylvanillin is found in many pharmaceuticals as an excipient, for example in suspensions, granules, chewable tablets, gels and ointments. It is also used in personal care products and foods. Structure and properties Ethyl vanillin (C9H10O3, Mr = 166.17 g/mol) is a derivative of vanillin, differing from it in one methylene group. It exists as … Ethylvanillin
Products Acetylsalicylic acid is commercially available in the form of tablets, film-coated tablets, effervescent tablets, chewable tablets, and direct granules, among others. In addition to the original Aspirin and Aspirin Cardio, other products and generics are available. This article relates to pain and fever therapy. Aspirin was launched by Bayer in 1899. See also under … Acetylsalicylic Acid
Products Pyrantel is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets and oral suspension and is available in many countries without a doctor’s prescription (Cobantril, originally: Combantrin). It has been approved since 1971 and is also commonly used as a veterinary drug. Structure and properties Pyrantel (C11H14N2S, Mr = 206.3 g/mol) is present in the … Pyrantel
Products Montelukast is commercially available as film-coated tablets and as granules and chewable tablets for children (Singulair, generic). It has been approved in many countries since 1998. Structure and properties Montelukast (C35H36ClNO3S, Mr = 586.18 g/mol) is a chloroquinoline derivative. It is present in drugs as montelukast sodium, a white crystalline powder that is readily … Montelukast
Definition After a drug is ingested, it passes through the esophagus into the stomach and into the small intestine. There, the active ingredient must first be released from the dosage form. This is the prerequisite for it to be absorbed into the bloodstream via the cells of the mucosa. The dosage form thus exerts a … Release (Liberation)
Products There are many lozenges available in the market. They are medicines, medical devices or dietary supplements. Structure and properties Lozenges are solid and single-dose preparations intended for sucking. They contain one or more active ingredients, usually in a flavored or sweetened base, and they are intended to dissolve or or disintegrate slowly in the … Lozenges
