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Table 1 Role of non-active pharmaceutical ingredient in formulation

From: Formulation, optimization, qualitative and quantitative analysis of new dosage form of corticosteroid

Sr. # No

Excipients

Function/role

1

Polysorbate (Tween 80)

Solvent, antioxidant

2

PEG-12 glyceryl dimeristate

Solubilizer, emulsifier

3

Ethyl alcohol

Solvent, antibacterial

4

Citric acid anhydrous

Antioxidant, preservative

5

Sodium citrate dihydrate

Anticoagulant, buffers

6

Benzalkonium chloride

Preservative, antimicrobial agent & surfactant

7

Water for injection (q.s)

Solvent