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
Products Bee honey is available in grocery stores and from beekeepers, among other places. Medicinal honey ointments and honey pads are available in pharmacies and drugstores (e.g., Medihoney). Structure and properties Bee honey is a variable natural product formed by the honey bee. The bees take nectar from plants or honeydew and mix it with … Bee Honey
Products Enzymes are commercially available as drugs in the form of tablets, lozenges, capsules, as well as injection and infusion preparations, among others. Many products are subject to prescription, but there are also some agents which are released for the OTC market. Structure and properties Therapeutic enzymes are usually proteins, i.e. polymers of amino acids, … Therapeutic Enzymes
Products Invertase is commercially available as a pure substance and in some countries as a dietary supplement. It is present in foods as a natural product or additive. Structure and properties Invertases are enzymes found in various living organisms. For use in food, it is usually extracted from yeast. Bees use invertase to make honey … Invertase
Products Pure marzipan and products made from it are available in grocery stores and pastry stores, among other places. Well-known marzipan products include Mozartkugeln, figurines made of marzipan (e.g. lucky pig), the Swedish princess cake, marzipan potatoes and other vegetables and fruits made of marzipan. Marzipan is also often coated with chocolate. Marzipan may contain … Marzipan
