Products Chewing gums with active pharmaceutical ingredients are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In many countries, only a few pharmaceuticals are approved as chewing gums. Most belong to other product categories, for example, confectionery, dietary supplements, or dental care products. Structure and properties Active ingredient-containing chewing gums are solid single-dose preparations with a base mass … Chewing Gums
Products Mouth sprays are commercially available as drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplements. Listed below are some active ingredients that are administered with an oral spray: Local anesthetics: Lidocaine Disinfectant: chlorhexidine Herbal extracts: chamomile, sage, echinacea. Gel former: celluloses Anti-inflammatory: benzydamine Antibiotics: Tyrothricin Nitrates: isosorbide dinitrate Weaning agents: nicotine Cannabinoids: cannabidiol (CBD), cannabis extract. Mouth … Mouth Sprays
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 Cough syrups are commercially available from numerous suppliers. Typical categories include herbal, “chemical” (containing synthetic active ingredients), cough-irritant, and expectorant. They are sold in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. Cough syrup can also be prepared by the patient. For example, vegetable extracts (see below), honey, sugar and drinking water can be used. Homemade … Cough Syrups
Products Sucralose is commercially available in many countries in the form of drops (CandyS) and in processed products, among others. It was first approved in Canada in 1991 and is now available in the EU, the US and other countries (Splenda). It has been approved in many countries since 2006. Structure and properties Sucralose (C12H19Cl3O8, … Sucralose
Products Oral budesonide suspension is prepared in pharmacies as an extemporaneous formulation on a physician’s prescription. Corresponding finished drug products are not commercially available. Structure and properties Budesonide (C25H34O6, Mr = 430.5 g/mol) is a racemate and exists as a white, crystalline, odorless, tasteless powder that is practically insoluble in water. Preparation To prepare an … Oral Budesonide Suspension
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
