Phosphoric Acid
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 15, 2024.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Phosphoric acid, H3PO4, is a strong acid used commonly for industrial purposes. Dilute solutions have been used to acidify urine and as an aid to remove necrotic debris. In dentistry, it may be used in silicate cements, and to etch enamel and dentin surfaces prior to application of various types of resins. In may also be used as a dispersing agent in pharmaceuticals. The primary use of phosphoric acid is in fertilizers.[1]
Some examples of medications containing Phosphoric Acid
- Alka-Seltzer Fruit Chews (Antacid) calcium carbonate 750 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Chewable) 2.5 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Chewable) 5 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride (Chewable) 10 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 18 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 27 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 36 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 27 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 54 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 18 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 36 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 72 mg
- Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Extended-Release 54 mg
- Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 5 mg
- Metoclopramide Hydrochloride (Orally Disintegrating) 10 mg
- Tums Chewy Bites calcium carbonate 750 mg
References
- Drugs.com. Accessed February 27, 2015 at http://www.drugs.com/dict/phosphoric-acid.html
Further information
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