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
Structure and properties Many active pharmaceutical ingredients are present in the drug as organic salts. This means that the active ingredient is ionized and its charge is neutralized by a counterion (English ). For example, naproxen is present in the over-the-counter pain reliever as a sodium salt. In this form, it is referred to as … Active Ingredient Salts
Products The most famous product with the acetic-tartaric clay solution was Euceta Gel, which also contained chamomile extract and arnica tincture. It has been off the market since 2014. Various successor products with a comparable composition have been launched. In addition, the solution is also contained, among other things, in traction ointments. The acetic-tartaric alumina … Acetic-Tartaric Alumina Solution
Products Acids are found in numerous drugs as active ingredients or as excipients. As pure substances, they are available in pharmacies and drugstores. In the household, they are found, for example, in lemon juice, fruit juice, vinegar and cleaning agents. Definition Acids (HA), with the exception of Lewis acids, are chemical compounds that contain a … Acids
Products Some pharmaceuticals, medical devices and food products are commercially available as effervescent powders. However, effervescent tablets or granules are much more commonly used today. Effervescent powders should be stored away from moisture. Structure and properties Effervescent powders are powders that usually contain an acid such as citric acid or tartaric acid and a base … Effervescent Powder
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
Definition and properties Dispersible tablets are uncoated tablets or film-coated tablets that can be suspended or dissolved in water before ingestion. They are designated by the Pharmacopoeia as “tablets for the preparation of a suspension for ingestion” and “tablets for the preparation of a solution for ingestion.” When dissolved, a homogeneous suspension or solution is … Dispersible Tablets
Use To loosen dough: the formation of carbon dioxide creates small gas bubbles before and mainly during baking, which loosen the dough of bread or pastry, making it more edible. Working principle General reaction of chemical leavening agents: leavening agent + acid + heat + water gases (carbon dioxide, possibly ammonia) + by-products. Substances 1. … Baking Soda
Products Tartaric acid is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is less commonly referred to as tartaric acid and should not be confused with tartrate (potassium hydrogen tartrate, calcium tartrate). Structure and properties Tartaric acid (C4H6O6, Mr = 150.1 g/mol) exists as a white crystalline powder or as colorless crystals and … Tartaric Acid
Products Potassium hydrogen tartrate is available as a pure substance in pharmacies and drugstores. It is, together with calcium tartrate, the most important component of tartar. If tartar is needed, potassium hydrogen tartrate is usually used. Tartrate forms in barrels during wine fermentation and can also be deposited in wine bottles and on corks. Structure … Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate
Products Acid regulators are available as pure substances in specialized stores, for example in pharmacies and drugstores. They are found in numerous foods as additives (with E numbers) and in medicines as excipients. Structure and properties Acidity regulators are organic and inorganic acids and bases. Some examples are listed below: Acids: Adipic acid Malic acid … Acid Regulators
What is a fruit acid peeling? Fruit acid peeling is one of the chemical peelings for external application in aesthetic dermatology. Irritating fruit acids in various concentrations are applied to the skin and penetrate the uppermost skin layers to different depths depending on their strength. The peeling is often used for age-related wrinkles, acne, pigment … Fruit acid peeling
