D&C Red No. 27
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on April 20, 2020.
What is it?
D&C Red No. 27 is a drug and cosmetic synthetic dye. The FDA lists it as a safe additive for drugs and cosmetics as per FDA standards. D&C Red No. 27 may be safely used for coloring drugs generally in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice and all batches must be certified. In cosmetics, it can be used externally and in general cosmetics, including lipsticks, but is not to be used in cosmetics close to the eye.[1] Its use in coloring pharmaceuticals and cosmetics may only be of quantities allowable by the FDA.[1][2]
Top Medications with this excipient
- Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 20 mg
- Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 15 mg
- Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 30 mg
- Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine 30 mg
- Benadryl Allergy Ultratab diphenhydramine 25 mg
- Bonjesta doxylamine succinate 20 mg / pyridoxine hydrochloride 20 mg
- Chloroquine Phosphate 500 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Ibuprofen (Chewable) 100 mg
- Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg
- Metoprolol Tartrate 50 mg
- Mylanta Gas Minis (Assorted Fruit) simethicone 125 mg
- Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Oxycodone Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Quartette ethinyl estradiol 0.02 mg / levonorgestrel 0.15 mg
- Unithroid 175 mcg (0.175 mg)
References
[1] U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Cosmetics. Color Additives Permitted for Use. Accessed 8/20/2012. http://www.fda.gov/Cosmetics/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/VoluntaryCosmeticsRegistrationProgramVCRP/OnlineRegistration/ucm109084.htm
[2] U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Color Additives and Cosmetics. Updated 4/29/2007. Accessed 8/20/2012. http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/ColorAdditivesinSpecificProducts/InCosmetics/ucm110032.htm
Further information
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