Usually inert substances added to a prescription in order to provide suitable consistency to the dosage form. These include binders, matrix, base or diluent in pills, tablets, creams, salves, etc.
Entry Term(s)
Excipient
Stabilizing Agent
Stabilizing Agents
Suspending Agent
Suspending Agents
Registry Number
0
NLM Classification #
QV 800
Previous Indexing
Pharmaceutic Aids (1968-1974)
Pharmacy (1966-1967)
Vehicles (1966-1974)
Public MeSH Note
80; was see under VEHICLES 1975-79, was see under PHARMACEUTIC AIDS 1968-74
Online Note
search PHARMACEUTIC AIDS 1968-74
History Note
80(75); was see under VEHICLES 1975-79, was see under PHARMACEUTIC AIDS 1968-74
Usually inert substances added to a prescription in order to provide suitable consistency to the dosage form. These include binders, matrix, base or diluent in pills, tablets, creams, salves, etc.
