Definition and properties An effervescent tablet is an uncoated tablet that is dissolved or allowed to disintegrate in water before administration. The resulting solution or suspension is drunk or, less commonly, used in other ways. For example, effervescent tablets exist for cleaning dentures or cold remedies with essential oil for inhalation. Effervescent tablets are usually … Effervescent Tablets
Products Glucose is found in numerous medicines, medical devices, in dietary supplements, and in countless natural and processed foods (e.g., bread, pasta, candy, potatoes, rice, fruits). As a pure substance, it is available as a pharmacopoeia-grade powder in pharmacies and drugstores. Structure and properties D-glucose (C6H12O6, Mr = 180.16 g/mol) is a carbohydrate belonging to … Glucose
Products Glucose syrup is used as an excipient in pharmaceuticals. It is also used in many food products, such as gingerbread, marzipan, glacé and gummy sweets like gummy bears. Structure and properties Glucose syrup is an aqueous solution of a mixture of glucose, oligo- and polysaccharides obtained from starch by acid or enzymatic hydrolysis (with … Glucose Syrup
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 Acesulfame K is found as an additive in numerous products. It is available as a pure substance in specialty stores. The sweetener was discovered by chance in 1967 by Karl Clauß at Hoechst AG. Structure and properties Acesulfame K (C4H4KNO4S, Mr = 201.2 g/mol) stands for acesulfame potassium, the potassium salt of acesulfame. It … Acesulfame K
Products Pure galactose is available in specialty stores, such as pharmacies and drugstores. The name is derived from the Greek name for milk (galactos). Structure and properties The D-galactose (C6H12O6, Mr = 180.2 g/mol) exists as a white, crystalline or fine-grained powder and is readily soluble in water. It is a monosaccharide and an aldohexose … Galactose
Products Products containing stevia extracts have been available in many countries since 2008. They are now commercially available in the form of drops, as powders, tabs, and as granules, among others. Stevia is also found in processed foods and in beverages. In South America, stevia has been used for centuries, for example to sweeten mate. … Stevia
Products Lamotrigine is commercially available as tablets and dispersible or chewable tablets (Lamictal, generics). It has been approved in many countries since 1994. Vanillin is typically added to the tablets as a flavoring agent and saccharin as a sweetener. Structure and properties Lamotrigine (C9H7Cl2N5, Mr = 256.1 g/mol) is a chlorinated phenyltriazine derivative that was … Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Products Sucrose (sugar) is available as a pure substance in supermarkets. Countless foods contain added sucrose or related sugars. While this is obvious in some, for example, sweets such as gummy bears, chocolate cake, or jam, “hidden sugar” is present in numerous processed foods. For many consumers, it is not easy to understand why meat, … Sucrose (Sugar)
