Poloxamers

Products Poloxamers are present as excipients in many drugs, for example, in tablets, granules, creams, suspensions, and injection solutions. Structure and properties Poloxamers are synthetic block copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide. Depending on the type, they have different properties: Poloxamer 124 exists as a colorless liquid. Poloxamers 188, 237, 338, 407 are white … Poloxamers

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

Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Products Sodium dodecyl sulfate (sodium lauryl sulfate) is used as an excipient in many liquid, semi-solid and solid pharmaceuticals. It is also used in personal care products and foods. Structure and properties Sodium dodecyl sulfate is a mixture of sodium alkyl sulfates consisting mainly of sodium dodecyl sulfate (C12H25NaO4S, Mr = 288.4 g/mol). It exists … Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate

Side effects of Tramal

Definition Tramal® or Tramadol is a painkiller from the group of opioids. It is used to combat moderate to severe pain. Tramal® is only available in pharmacies and on prescription. However, Tramal® is one of the rare opioid painkillers that are not covered by the narcotics law in Germany. Active ingredient Tramal® works through different … Side effects of Tramal