Calcium Sulfate
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on June 9, 2020.
What is it?
Calcium sulfate (CaO4S) is a calcium salt that is used for a variety of purposes including: building materials, as a desiccant (drying agent), in dentistry as an impression material, cast, or die, and in medicine for immobilizing casts and as an inactive ingredient tablet excipient and color glaze. It exists in various forms and states of hydration. It exists as a fine, white to slightly yellow-white odorless powder. It is also used as an anti-caking agent and colorant.
Top Medications with this excipient
- Albuterol Sulfate Extended Release 4 mg
- Albuterol Sulfate Extended-Release 8 mg
- Chlor-Trimeton 12 Hour chlorpheniramine maleate 12 mg
- Chlorpheniramine Maleate Extended Release 12 mg
- Demerol HCl 50 mg
- Demerol hydrochloride 100 mg
- Demerol hydrochloride 100 mg
- Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 5 mg
- Dextroamphetamine Sulfate 10 mg
- Methyldopa 250 mg
- Molindone Hydrochloride 5 mg
- Risperidone 2 mg
- Spironolactone 50 mg
- Spironolactone 25 mg
- Spironolactone 50 mg
- Spironolactone 25 mg
- Spironolactone 100 mg
- Spironolactone Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Spironolactone Hydrochloride 50 mg
- Vospire ER 4 mg
References
[1] Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Volume 3, Revised as of April 1, 2013. CITE: 21CFR184.1230http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfCFR/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=184.1230 Accessed 1/14/2014.
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