Prevent microbial, antifungal and antibacterial growth
Antibacterial (Benzalkonium chloride)
Anti-Fungal (Methylparaben, Propylparaben)
Stabalizing Agents
To maintain stability of the pharmaceutical prepration
Antioxidants
Preventing Damage from Oxygen (Oxidation)
Ascorbic Acid
Fillers/Diluents
Inert Material that gives bulk to the Drug
Dibasic calcium carbonate
Binders
Assist with making powders into tablets
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate
Coating
Protect from breaking/chipping, increase look, Protect from stomach acid and Delay release until further in GI tract
Cellulose Acetate phthtalate based coatings (CAP)
Disintegrating agents
Helping in breakdown of meds once digested
Cellulose
Suspending agents
To suspend solid particles in a solution and form a suspension
Methycellulose
Levigating agent
To reduce size of drug particles for incorpration into oints / creams
Glycerin, Mineral Oil
Chelating agents
Binds metal ions to prevent interaction with active ingredients and prevent adverse effects on stability and appearance
EDTA Calcium (Edetate Calcium Disodium)
Humectants
Hydrophilic agent used to reduce moisture loss from product
Glycerin
Tonicity Agents
Added to injectable, ocular, or nasal preparation to reduce local irritation by preventing osmotic shock at the site of application, To make solution isotonic
