Meaning & use
Excipient
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An inactive substance used as a carrier or filler for the active ingredients of a medication or supplement.
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The tablet contains lactose as an excipient to bind the active compound into a solid form.
Manufacturers must list every excipient on the drug label, even those with no therapeutic effect.
A note on using this word
Common excipients include starches, sugars, and coatings; they help with manufacturing, stability, or the way a drug is absorbed.
Words with a similar meaning
fillerbinder
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