Excipient Functions Flashcards by Janelle Lussier

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Aluminum hydroxide

A

antacid

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Magnesium hydroxide

A

antacid

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Peppermint oil

A

flavour, scent

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calcium carbonate

A

antacid

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benzocaine

A

local anesthetic

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salicyclic acid

A

keratolytic

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benzoic acid

A

anti-fungal agent

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camphor

A

anti-pruritic (anti-itching)

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methyl salicyclate

A

scent

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talc

A

adsorbent, vehicle

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mercaptopurine

A

antineoplastic (cancer treatment)

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lactose

A

diluent, filler

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Benzethonium chloride

A

antimicrobial, antiseptic

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alcohol

A

solvent, preservative

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purified water

A

solvent

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antipyrine

A

antipyretic, analgesic

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hydrocortisone

A

anti-inflammatory, steroid

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neomycin-sulfate

A

antibiotic

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sodium metabisulfite

A

antioxidant

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glycerin

A

humectant, solvent

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propylene glycol

A

preservative, solvent

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castor oil

A

active ingredient (API)

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tween 80

A

non-ionic surfactant

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span 20

A

non-ionic surfactant

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cherry syrup

A

vehicle

Q

hydrochlorothiazide

A

API

Q

methylcellulose

A

suspending agent

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citric acid

A

pH adjuster

Q

sodium benzoate

A

preservative

Q

aspartame

A

sweetener

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orange flavour

A

flavouring agent