Pharmaceutical Excipients Market - Global Industry Analysis and Forecast 2014-2020
Pharmaceutical drugs comprise excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Pharmaceutical excipients maintain the pH and osmolarity of liquid formulations and increase the stability of APIs in dosage forms. These excipients are classified into various forms. Major forms include disintegrants, diluents, and lubricants. Disintegrants are used to dissolve tablets after oral administration. Major disintegrants include croscarmellose sodium and sodium starch glycolate.
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