Excipients

01

Fillers

MCC 101, 102, 112 – bulk & spray dried 

to add bulk to tablets and capsules

02

Binders

PEG all grades , 

Povidone, hydroxypropyl cellulose, gelatin 

hold the formulation together

03

Lubricants

Magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide 

reduce friction between particles, facilitating the manufacturing process.

04

Disintegrants

CCS, SSG – (Potato & Maize)

help break down tablets or capsules in the body.

05

Coatings

Cellulose acetate, ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol 

to control the release of APIs or mask unpleasant tastes.

06

Solvents

Water, ethanol, and glycerin

to dissolve APIs or facilitate the manufacturing process.

07

Preservatives

Parabens, phenol, and sodium benzoate 

prevent microbial growth in pharmaceutical products.

08

Flavoring agents & Colours

Natural or artificial flavors/colours 

to mask unpleasant tastes or add colours to API