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1International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding. lallen@ijpc.com.
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding
|September 13, 2019
Summary
This article discusses excipients for nonsterile compounding, focusing on appearance, palatability, and flavoring to improve patient compliance and therapeutic effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Compounding Pharmacy
Background:
- Excipients are crucial in nonsterile compounding.
- Patient compliance significantly impacts therapeutic outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss excipients used in nonsterile compounding, specifically focusing on appearance, palatability, flavoring, sweetening, and coloring.
- To highlight the importance of these excipients in enhancing patient compliance.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on excipients in nonsterile dosage form design.
- Discussion of specific excipient categories: appearance, palatability, flavoring, sweetening, and coloring.
Main Results:
- Excipients significantly influence the sensory attributes of compounded preparations.
- Optimizing appearance, flavor, and sweetness can lead to improved patient acceptance.
Conclusions:
- Dosage form characteristics modified by excipients are vital for patient compliance.
- Enhanced compliance through optimized dosage forms can improve overall therapeutic effectiveness.
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