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Filler Excipient

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Filler Excipient Definition

A therapeutically inactive ingredient of a solid pharmaceutical dosage form that is used to increase the volume of the material to accommodate easier processing of the drug and to make it a suitable size for patient consumption Typical fillers include calcium phosphate (also an added source of both minerals), lactose, powder, sucrose powder.

Filler Excipient Synonyms

Filler Excipient, Filler

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