Ferric Oxide Red
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 2, 2024.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
FDA has regulatory review for color additives used in foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. Ferric oxide red (Fe2O3), also known as iron (III) oxide, is a coloring agent for tablets and capsules and is used in the pharmaceutical industry. Ferric oxide red occurs naturally as hematite ore and rust. Iron oxides are also commonly used in the cosmetics industry. Iron oxides for use in pharmaceutical manufacturing may also be synthetic.[1][2]
Some examples of medications containing Ferric Oxide Red
- Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Extended Release 20 mg
- Clopidogrel Bisulfate 75 mg (base)
- Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride 5 mg
- Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release 75 mg
- Diclofenac Sodium Delayed Release 75 mg
- Eliquis 5 mg
- Gabapentin 300 mg
- Ibuprofen 200 mg
- Lisinopril 10 mg
- Lisinopril 20 mg
- Montelukast Sodium 10 mg
- Montelukast Sodium 10 mg (base)
- Naproxen 500 mg
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride 4 mg
- Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release 40 mg
- Quetiapine Fumarate 25 mg
- Quetiapine Fumarate 25 mg
- Sertraline Hydrochloride 100 mg
- Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4 mg
- Zolpidem Tartrate 10 mg
References
- Dave RH. Overview of pharmaceutical excipients used in tablets and capsules. Drug Topics (online). Advanstar. 10/24/2008 http://drugtopics.modernmedicine.com/drugtopics/Top+News/Overview-of-pharmaceutical-excipients-used-in-tabl/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/561047. Accessed 08/19/2011
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Color Additives: FDA's Regulatory Process and Historical Perspectives. Accessed 10/20/2011. http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ColorAdditives/RegulatoryProcessHistoricalPerspectives/default.htm
Further information
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