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| Alcohols and Glycols Indlude: |
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Definition
Ethyl Alcohol (5-10%), Propylene Glycol(5-10%), Glycerin (50%)
Benzyl Alcohol (1-2%) |
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Term
| Ethyl Alcohol,propylene glycol, and glycerin functions to: |
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Definition
| Aid in the solubilization of poorly soluble drugs |
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Term
| Benzyl Alcohol Functions to: |
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Definition
| Have a local anesthetic activity. Commonly used in topical and parenteral products |
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Term
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Definition
| Benzoic Acid/Sodium Benzoate (Effective only at pH less than 5) and Sorbic Acid/Potassium Sorbate (Slightly more effective and less toxic) |
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Term
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Definition
| Methylparaben, propylparaben. One of the most widely used. Effective at low pH and has limited water solubility |
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Term
| QUAT Ammonium Compounds include: |
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Definition
| Benzalkonium Chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpuridinium chloride |
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Term
| Imidazolidinyl Ureas are: |
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Definition
| effective over a wide pH range, safe, and compatible with most agents. |
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Term
| Benzalkonium Chloride, benzethonium chloride, cetylpuridinium chloride (The QUATs) are used in function to: |
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Definition
| As cationic surfactants, emulsifying or suspending agents. |
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Term
| Alcohols and Glycols, Oranic Acids, Prabens, QUATs, and Imidazonolidinyl Ureas are all: |
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