What does “Excipient” mean?
Any component of a medicine other than the active substance.
Excipient in plain English
Any component of a medicine other than the active substance.
Excipients include carriers, preservatives, flavourings and stabilisers. They are pharmacologically inactive by intention but are not always inert for a given patient.
Allergies and intolerances to excipients are a real, if uncommon, reason a particular preparation may not suit someone.
Frequently asked questions
What does excipient mean?
Any component of a medicine other than the active substance.
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