Glyceryl Distearate
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Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Glyceryl distearate (C39H76O5) is a white or off-white waxy mass or powder. It is a diester of glycerin and stearic acid and results in a mixture of mono-, di-, and triglyceride substances. Glyceryl distearate is used in cosmetic products as an emollient, thickening agent and emulsifier. It can also be used in pharmaceutical industry in tablet and cream production.[1]
Some examples of medications containing Glyceryl Distearate
- Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release (XL) 150 mg
- Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release (XL) 300 mg
- Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 12.5 mg
- Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 12.5 mg
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 4 mg
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 4 mg
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 8 mg
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 8 mg
References
- Medicines Complete. Pharmaceutical Excipients. Polyoxylglycerides. Accessed April 16, 2012.http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/excipients/current/1001996701.htm?q=polyoxylglycerides&t=search&ss=text&p=1#_hit
Further information
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