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Review Papers | Pharmacy | India | Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023

Pharmaceutical Aids

Yojana Kurhade | Dr. Dipti Phadtare | Nandkumar R. Kadam

Abstract: Pharmaceutical aids are the drugs and substances which have no or little pharmacological effect but they are essentially used in the preparation of pharmaceutical dosage form (like tablet, injection, emulsion, ointments etc). Pharmaceutical colouring agents undergoes toxicological analysis. Flavouring agents also contribute to the overall sensory quality of pharmaceutical dosage form. Flavouring agents refers to a mixed sensation of taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. All of which involve combine of physiochemical and physiological action that influence the perception of substances. Preservatives are commonly used as additives in pharmaceutical formulation. Some liquid medicinal preparations are susceptible for microbial growth because of the water present in the formulation. Preservatives are used to protect such pharmaceutical formulation. Preservatives avoid degradation and alteration of pharmaceutical product. In this article we will be studying about the substances needed in the preparation, preservation and storage of pharmaceutical products and how are they classified into different categories and why are they necessary in preparation and does that help to the pharmacist.

Keywords: Pharmaceutical Aids

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 6, June 2023,

Pages: 2492 - 2497