What are the most common pharmaceutical excipients used in U.S.-manufactured drug products?
The following are the most commonly used excipients in U.S.-manufactured drug products: • Magnesium Stearate • Lactose • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Starch (corn) • Silicon Dioxide • Titanium Dioxide • Stearic Acid • Sodium Starch Glycolate • Gelatin • Talc • Sucrose • Calcium Stearate • Povidone • Pregelatinized Starch • Hydroxy Propyl Methylcellulose • OPA products (coatings & inks) • Croscarmellose • Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose • Ethylcellulose • Calcium Phosphate (dibasic) • Crospovidone Shellac (and Glaze) [Top]