Glyceryl Distearate
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]
[1] 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
Top Medications with this excipient
- Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide 10 mg / 12.5 mg (Aurobindo Pharma)
- Fosinopril Sodium and Hydrochlorothiazide 20 mg / 12.5 mg (Aurobindo Pharma)
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 4 mg (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.)
- Ondansetron Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 8 mg (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.)
