Excipients in drug delivery systems: A comprehensive review of approved inactive ingredients for human ophthalmic formulations

• Published in: European journal of pharmaceutics and biopharmaceutics Vol. 208; p. 114637
• Main Authors: Arribada, Raquel Gregorio, Rodrigues-Braz, Daniela, Silva-Cunha, Armando, Behar-Cohen, Francine
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.03.2025
• Subjects: Administration, Ophthalmic; Chemistry, Pharmaceutical - methods; Drug Approval; Drug Compounding - methods; Drug Delivery Systems - methods; Excipients - adverse effects; Excipients - chemistry; Eye drops; FDA; Humans; Inactive ingredients; Ophthalmic preparations; Ophthalmic Solutions - administration & dosage; Ophthalmic Solutions - chemistry; Pharmaceutical excipients; United States; United States Food and Drug Administration; United States; FDA; Eye drops; Inactive ingredients; Ophthalmic preparations; Pharmaceutical excipients

[Display omitted] Pharmaceutical excipients, commonly known as inactive ingredients, encompass any substance aside from the active ingredient that fulfills a distinct and vital role in a formulation. Their purpose is to enhance specific characteristics, whether associated with the performance of the...