medium chain triglycerides

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

Medium Chain Triglycerides

Products Medium-chain triglycerides are found as excipients in liquid, semisolid, and solid drug products. Structure and properties Medium-chain triglycerides are a mixture of triglycerides of saturated fatty acids, which mainly include caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10). They are obtained from coconut or palm oil. It is a colorless to slightly yellowish oily liquid … Medium Chain Triglycerides