Sunflower Oil
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 6, 2023.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Sunflower oil is a pale yellow mild-flavored oil derived from sunflower (Helianthus annuus) seeds which is high in polyunsaturated fat and low in saturated fat. It is often used in cooking and in salad dressings and has low saturated fat properties. The high vitamin E content makes sunflower oil a good emollient for dry skin. Sunflower Oil has a protective effect on the skin and has healing properties when applied to bruises and skin conditions. The high oleic version of sunflower oil has a shelf life sufficient for commercial manufacturing of cosmetics.[1]
List of medications using Sunflower Oil
- Nexa Plus with DHA Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1.25 mg and Docusate
- Nexa Select with DHA Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1.25 mg and Docusate
- Prenatal Plus Prenatal Vitamin with Iron Fumarate
- PreNexa with DHA Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1.25 mg and Docusate
- Tretinoin 10 mg
- Vitafol Plus Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1 mg
- Vitafol Ultra Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1 mg
- Vitafol-One Prenatal Multivitamins with Folic Acid 1 mg
References
- WHC. Refined Sunflower Oil. Accessed February 13, 2015 at http://www.welch-holme-clark.com/sunflower_oil_-_refined_spec_-.html
Further information
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