Sodium Propionate
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 17, 2024.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Sodium propionate (C3H5NaO2) is the sodium salt of propionic acid and is available as a white, free-flowing powder. In the food industry it is used safely as a food preservative and prevents the growth of mold and some bacteria. In pharmacy, it is used in the treatment of skin fungal infections, usually in combination with calcium propionate.[1]
Some examples of medications containing Sodium Propionate
- Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone Bitartrate 500 mg / 5 mg
- Chlordiazepoxide Hydrochloride 10 mg
- Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 25 mg
- Fluoxetine Hydrochloride 20 mg
- Hydroxyurea 500 mg
- Lescol 20 mg
- Lescol 40 mg
- Loxapine Succinate 5 mg
- Loxapine Succinate 10 mg
- Loxapine Succinate 50 mg
- Loxapine Succinate 25 mg
- Oxazepam 10 mg
- Phenytoin Sodium Extended 100 mg
- Phenytoin Sodium Extended 100 mg
- Phrenilin with Caffeine and Codeine acetaminophen 325 mg / butalbital 50 mg / caffeine 40 mg / codeine phosphate 30 mg
- Temazepam 30 mg
- Temazepam 15 mg
- Tetracycline Hydrochloride 500 mg
- Tetracycline Hydrochloride 250 mg
- Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg
References
- Drugs.com. Sodium propionate. Accessed March 3, 2015 at http://www.drugs.com/dict/sodium-propionate.html
Further information
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