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USP 38 Excipients 6493

Excipients
USP and NF Excipients, Listed by Functional
Category

In the following reference table, the grouping of excipi- Phenol

ents by functional category is intended to summarize com- Phenoxyethanol
monly identified purposes that these excipients serve in Phenylethyl Alcohol
drug product formulations. The association of a functional Phenylmercuric Acetate
category with a particular dosage form in this table is not Phenylmercuric Nitrate
absolute and does not limit the use of an excipient to a Potassium Benzoate
single type of dosage form or delivery system. Potassium Metabisulfite
Adhesive Potassium Sorbate
Dosage Form: Transdermals and Patches Propionic Acid
Dimethicone Propylene Glycol
Polyisobutylene Propylparaben
Propylparaben Sodium
Air Displacement Sodium Acetate
Carbon Dioxide Sodium Benzoate
Nitrogen Sodium Borate
Alcohol Denaturant Sodium Dehydroacetate
Denatonium Benzoate Sodium Lactate Solution
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Sodium Metabisulfite
Sucrose Octaacetate Sodium Propionate
Antifoaming Agent Sodium Sulfite
Dimethicone Sorbic Acid
Lauric Acid Sulfur Dioxide
Myristic Acid Thimerosal
Palmitic Acid Thymol
Simethicone Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial Preservative Dosage Form: Ophthalmic Preparations
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids Benzalkonium Chloride
Alcohol Benzyl Alcohol
Benzalkonium Chloride Chlorobutanol
Benzalkonium Chloride Solution Propylparaben
Benzethonium Chloride Sorbic Acid

NF Monographs
Benzoic Acid Antioxidant
Benzyl Alcohol Dosage Form: Oral Liquids
Boric Acid Ascorbic Acid
Butylparaben Ascorbyl Palmitate
Calcium Acetate Butylated Hydroxyanisole
Calcium Chloride Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Calcium Lactate Citric Acid Monohydrate
Calcium Propionate Erythorbic Acid
Cetrimonium Bromide Fumaric Acid
Cetylpyridinium Chloride Hypophosphorous Acid
Chlorobutanol Lactobionic Acid
Chlorocresol Malic Acid
Chloroxylenol Methionine
Cresol Monothioglycerol
Dehydroacetic Acid Potassium Metabisulfite
Erythorbic Acid Propionic Acid
Ethylparaben Propyl Gallate
Glycerin Racemethionine
Imidurea Sodium Ascorbate
Mandelic Acid Sodium Bisulfite
Methylparaben Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate
Methylparaben Sodium Sodium Metabisulfite
Monothioglycerol Sodium Sulfite
Pentetic Acid

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6494 Excipients USP 38

Sodium Thiosulfate Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B

Stannous Chloride Ethylene Glycol and Vinyl Alcohol Graft Copolymer
Sulfur Dioxide Gelatin
Thymol Glaze, Pharmaceutical
Tocopherol Glucose, Liquid
Tocopherols Excipient Glyceryl Behenate
Vitamin E [(Title for this monographnot to change until De-
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate cember 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the
Bulking Agent current practice of labeling the article of commerce
Alpha-Lactalbumin with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued.
Polydextrose Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permit-
Polydextrose, Hydrogenated ted as of December 1, 2014; however, the use of this
Pullulan name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019.
Dosage Form: Parenterals The 60-month extension will provide the time needed
Creatinine by manufacturers and users to make necessary
Glycine changes.)]
Mannitol Glyceryl Dibehenate
Trehalose Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Capsule Shell Hypromellose
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules Hypromellose Acetate Succinate
Gelatin Hypromellose Phthalate
Hypromellose Isomalt
Pullulan Alpha-Lactalbumin
Dosage Form: Dry Powder Inhalers Maltitol
Gelatin Maltodextrin
Hypromellose Methacrylic Acid Copolymer
Carrier Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Dispersion (official until May
1, 2017)
Dosage Form: Dry Powder Inhalers Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
Lactose, Anhydrous Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
Lactose, Monohydrate Dispersion
Chelating and/or Complexing Agent Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Partially-
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids Neutralized
Alfadex Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Betadex Methylcellulose
Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium Palm Kernel Oil
Citric Acid Monohydrate Palm Oil
Edetate Calcium Disodium Palm Oil, Hydrogenated
Edetate Disodium Polydextrose
Edetic Acid Polydextrose, Hydrogenated
Galactose Polyethylene Glycol
Gamma Cyclodextrin Polyethylene Oxide
Hydroxypropyl Betadex Polyvinyl Acetate
Alpha-Lactalbumin Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion
Malic Acid Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate
Oxyquinoline Sulfate Polyvinyl Alcohol
Pentetic Acid Pullulan
Potassium Citrate Rapeseed Oil, Fully Hydrogenated
Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic Rapeseed Oil, Superglycerinated Fully Hydrogenated
Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Shellac
NF Monographs

Coating Agent Starch, Pregelatinized Modified

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules Sucrose
Amino Methacrylate Copolymer Sugar, Confectioners
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Sunflower Oil
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion Titanium Dioxide
Calcium Carbonate Wax, Carnauba
Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium Wax, Microcrystalline
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Xylitol
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Enzymatically- Zein
Hydrolyzed Zinc Oxide
Cellaburate Colloid Stabilizing Agent
Cellacefate Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals
Cellulose Acetate Gelatin
Cetyl Alcohol Coloring Agent
Chitosan Caramel
Coconut Oil Ferric Oxide
Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Ferrosoferric Oxide
Copovidone Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Corn Syrup Solids Aluminum Oxide
Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Dispersion Desiccant
Ethylcellulose Calcium Chloride
Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion Calcium Sulfate
Polyvinyl Acetate

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USP 38 Excipients 6495

Silicon Dioxide Disintegrant

Diluent Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules Alginic Acid
Amino Methacrylate Copolymer Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Calcium Carbonate Cellulose, Silicified Microcrystalline
Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous Cellulose, Powdered
Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Dihydrate Croscarmellose Sodium
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic Crospovidone
Calcium Sulfate Glycine
Cellaburate Guar Gum
Cellulose, Microcrystalline Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Low-Substituted
Cellulose, Silicified Microcrystalline Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Cellulose, Powdered Maltose
Cellulose Acetate Methylcellulose
Corn Syrup Polacrilin Potassium
Corn Syrup Solids Pullulan
Dextrates Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal
Dextrin Sodium Alginate
Dextrose Sodium Starch Glycolate
Dextrose Excipient Starch, Pregelatinized Modified
Erythritol Starch, Corn
Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn
Dispersion Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn
Fructose Starch, Pea
Invert Sugar Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea
Isomalt Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea
Kaolin Starch, Potato
Alpha-Lactalbumin Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato
Lactitol Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato
Lactose, Anhydrous Starch, Tapioca
Lactose, Monohydrate Starch, Wheat
Magnesium Carbonate Trehalose
Magnesium Oxide
Maltitol
Maltodextrin Change to read:
Maltose
Mannitol Emollient
Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories
Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Dispersion (official until May Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate
1, 2017) Almond Oil
Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Aluminum Monostearate
Dispersion Canola Oil
Polydextrose Castor Oil
Polyethylene Glycol Cetostearyl Alcohol
Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate Cholesterol
Pullulan Coconut Oil
Simethicone Cyclomethicone
Sodium Chloride Dimethicone
Sorbitol Ethylene Glycol Stearates

NF Monographs
Starch, Pregelatinized Glycerin
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified Glyceryl Monooleate
Starch, Corn Glyceryl Monostearate
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn Isopropyl Myristate
Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn Isopropyl Palmitate
Hydrogenated Lanolin
Starch, Pea NF33
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea Lecithin
Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea Mineral Oil
Starch, Potato Mineral Oil, Light
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato Myristyl Alcohol
Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato Octyldodecanol
Starch, Tapioca Oleyl Alcohol
Starch, Wheat Oleyl Oleate
Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated Petrolatum
Sucrose Polydecene, Hydrogenated
Sugar, Compressible Propylene Glycol Dilaurate
Sugar, Confectioners Propylene Glycol Monolaurate
Sugar Spheres Safflower Oil
Sunflower Oil Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated
Talc Sunflower Oil
Trehalose Wax, Cetyl Esters
Xylitol Xylitol
Zinc Acetate

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Change to read: Propylene Glycol Alginate

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Emulsifying Agent Propylene Glycol Dilaurate
Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids Propylene Glycol Monolaurate
Acacia Propylene Glycol Monostearate
Agar Rapeseed Oil, Superglycerinated Fully Hydrogenated
Behenoyl Polyoxylglycerides Sodium Borate
Benzalkonium Chloride Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate
Benzyl Benzoate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Caprylic Acid Sodium Stearate
Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides Sorbitan Monolaurate
Carbomer Copolymer Sorbitan Monooleate
Carbomer Homopolymer Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Carbomer Interpolymer Sorbitan Monostearate
Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Cetostearyl Alcohol Sorbitan Trioleate
Cetyl Alcohol Stannous Chloride
Cetylpyridinium Chloride Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn
Cholesterol Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea
Coconut Oil Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato
Desoxycholic Acid Stearic Acid
Diethanolamine (Adjunct) Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Sucrose Palmitate
Diethylene Glycol Stearates Sucrose Stearate
Egg Phospholipids Sunflower Oil
Ethylene Glycol Stearates Trolamine
Glyceryl Distearate Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate
Glyceryl Monolinoleate Wax, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Monooleate
Glyceryl Monostearate Film-Forming Agent
Glyceryl Tristearate Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Alginic Acid
Hypromellose Amino Methacrylate Copolymer
Alpha-Lactalbumin Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer
Lanolin Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion
Hydrogenated Lanolin
NF33 Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium
Lanolin Alcohols Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Lauric Acid Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Enzymatically-
Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides Hydrolyzed
Lecithin Cellaburate
Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides Cellacefate
Magnesium Oxide Cellulose Acetate
Medium-chain Triglycerides Chitosan
Methylcellulose Copovidone
Mono- and Di-glycerides Dibutyl Phthalate
Monoethanolamine (Adjunct) Diethyl Phthalate
Myristic Acid Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Octyldodecanol Dispersion
Oleic Acid (Adjunct) Ethylcellulose
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion
Oleyl Alcohol (Stabilizer) Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B
NF Monographs

Oleyl Oleate Ethylene Glycol and Vinyl Alcohol Grafted Copolymer

Palm Kernel Oil Gelatin
Palm Oil Glaze, Pharmaceutical
Palmitic Acid Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Pectin Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Poloxamer Hypromellose
Polycarbophil Hypromellose Acetate Succinate
Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate Hypromellose Phthalate
Polyglyceryl Dioleate Methacrylic Acid Copolymer
Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Dispersion (official until May
Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate 1, 2017)
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
Polyoxyl 40 Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Dispersion
Polyoxyl 40 Stearate Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Partially-
Polyoxyl Lauryl Ether Neutralized
Polyoxyl Stearate Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether Methylcellulose
Polysorbate 20 Polyvinyl Acetate
Polysorbate 40 Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion
Polysorbate 60 Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate
Polysorbate 80 Polyvinyl Alcohol
Potassium Alginate Pullulan

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USP 38 Excipients 6497

Pyroxylin Change to read:

Shellac
Sodium Alginate Humectant
Dosage Form: Transdermals and Patches Corn Syrup Solids
Chitosan Cyclomethicone
Dextrin Erythritol
Gelatin Glycerin
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Hexylene Glycol
Hypromellose Inositol
Pectin Hydrogenated Lanolin
NF33
Polyethylene Glycol Maltitol
Polyvinyl Alcohol Polydextrose
Pullulan Polydextrose, Hydrogenated
Sodium Alginate Propylene Glycol
Xanthan Gum Sodium Lactate Solution
Filtering Aid Sorbitol
Cellulose, Powdered Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution
Siliceous Earth, Purified Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated
Flavors and Fragrance Tagatose
Isobutyl Alcohol Triacetin
Xylitol
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Adipic Acid Lubricant
Almond Oil Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Anethole Behenoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Benzaldehyde Calcium Stearate
Denatonium Benzoate Castor Oil, Hydrogenated
Ethyl Acetate Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated
Ethyl Maltol Glyceryl Behenate
Ethyl Vanillin [(Title for this monographnot to change until De-
Ethylcellulose cember 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the
Fructose current practice of labeling the article of commerce
Fumaric Acid with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued.
L-Glutamic Acid, Hydrochloride Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permit-
Lactitol ted as of December 1, 2014; however, the use of this
Leucine name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019.
Malic Acid The 60-month extension will provide the time needed
Maltol by manufacturers and users to make necessary
Menthol changes.)]
Methionine Glyceryl Dibehenate
Methyl Salicylate Glyceryl Monostearate
Monosodium Glutamate Glyceryl Tristearate
Peppermint Lauric Acid
Peppermint Oil Magnesium Stearate
Peppermint Spirit Mineral Oil, Light
Racemethionine Myristic Acid
Rose Oil Palm Oil, Hydrogenated
Rose Water, Stronger Palmitic Acid
Sodium Acetate Poloxamer
Sodium Lactate Solution Polyethylene Glycol
Tartaric Acid Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether

NF Monographs
Thymol Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate
Vanillin Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether
Free Radical Scavenger Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil
Polyoxyl 40 Castor Oil, Hydrogenated
Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
Aminobenzoic Acid Polysorbate 20
Methylene Blue Polysorbate 40
Glidant and/or Anticaking Agent Polysorbate 60
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules Polysorbate 80
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic Potassium Benzoate
Calcium Silicate Sodium Benzoate
Cellulose, Powdered Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Magnesium Oxide Sodium Stearate
Magnesium Silicate Sodium Stearyl Fumarate
Magnesium Trisilicate Sorbitan Monolaurate
Silica, Dental-Type Sorbitan Monooleate
Silica, Hydrophobic Colloidal Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal Sorbitan Monostearate
Sodium Stearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Talc Sorbitan Trioleate
Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid, Purified
Sucrose Stearate
Talc

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6498 Excipients USP 38

Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated, Type I Potassium Bicarbonate

Zinc Stearate Potassium Citrate
Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Metaphosphate
Change to read: Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic
Ointment Base Propionic Acid
Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories Racemethionine
Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides Sodium Acetate
Coconut Oil Sodium Bicarbonate
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Sodium Borate
Lanolin Sodium Carbonate
Hydrogenated Lanolin
NF33 Sodium Citrate
Lanolin Alcohols Sodium Hydroxide
Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides Sodium Lactate Solution
Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic
Ointment, Hydrophilic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic
Ointment, White Succinic Acid
Ointment, Yellow Sulfuric Acid
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides Tartaric Acid
Paraffin Trolamine
Petrolatum Plasticizer
Petrolatum, Hydrophilic Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Petrolatum, White Acetyltributyl Citrate
Polydecene, Hydrogenated Acetyltriethyl Citrate
Polyethylene Glycol Benzyl Benzoate
Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether Castor Oil
Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate Chlorobutanol
Rose Water Ointment Diacetylated Monoglycerides
Squalane Dibutyl Sebacate
Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides Diethyl Phthalate
Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated, Type II Glycerin
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate Mannitol
Pharmaceutical Water Polyethylene Glycol
Dosage Form: Parenterals Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Water for Injection Propylene Glycol
Water for Injection, Bacteriostatic Pullulan
Water for Injection, Sterile Sorbitol
Water for Irrigation, Sterile Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution
Water Purified Triacetin
Water Purified, Sterile Tributyl Citrate
pH Modifier (Acidifying Agent/Alkalizing Agent/ Triethyl Citrate
Buffering Agent) Vitamin E
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids Polymer Membrane
Acetic Acid Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Acetic Acid, Glacial Amino Methacrylate Copolymer
Adipic Acid Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonia Solution, Strong Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion
Ammonium Carbonate Cellaburate
Ammonium Chloride Cellulose Acetate
NF Monographs

Ammonium Phosphate Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Boric Acid Dispersion
Calcium Carbonate Ethylcellulose
Calcium Hydroxide Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion
Calcium Lactate Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B
Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic Pullulan
Citric Acid Monohydrate Polymers for Ophthalmic Use
Citric Acid, Anhydrous Dosage Form: Ophthalmic Preparations
Diethanolamine Carbomer Copolymer
Fumaric Acid Carbomer Homopolymer
Glycine Carbomer Interpolymer
Hydrochloric Acid Carmellose
Hydrochloric Acid, Diluted Guar Gum
Alpha-Lactalbumin Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Lactic Acid Hypromellose
Lysine Hydrochloride Polyvinyl Alcohol
Maleic Acid Povidone
Malic Acid Xanthan Gum
Methionine
Monoethanolamine Propellant
Monosodium Glutamate Dosage Form: Aerosols
Nitric Acid Butane
Phosphoric Acid Carbon Dioxide
Phosphoric Acid, Diluted Dichlorodifluoromethane

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USP 38 Excipients 6499

Dichlorotetrafluoroethane Isopropyl Palmitate

Isobutane Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides
Nitrogen Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Nitrous Oxide Medium-chain Triglycerides
Propane Methyl Alcohol
Trichloromonofluoromethane Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Reducing Agent Methylene Chloride
Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals Methylpyrrolidone
Stannous Chloride Mineral Oil
Stannous Fluoride Mineral Oil, Light
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Release-Modifying Agent Peanut Oil
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules Polydecene, Hydrogenated
Alginic Acid Polyethylene Glycol
Carbomer Copolymer Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether
Carbomer Homopolymer Propylene Carbonate
Carbomer Interpolymer Propylene Glycol
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Safflower Oil
Carrageenan Sesame Oil
Cellaburate Soybean Oil
Ethylcellulose Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion Sunflower Oil
Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B Triacetin
Glyceryl Monooleate Triethyl Citrate
Glyceryl Monostearate Water for Injection
Guar Gum Water for Injection, Sterile
Hydroxypropyl Betadex Water for Irrigation, Sterile
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Water, Purified
Hypromellose Sorbent
Polyethylene Oxide Cellulose, Powdered
Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion Charcoal, Activated
Shellac Siliceous Earth, Purified
Sodium Alginate
Starch, Pregelatinized Sorbent, Carbon Dioxide
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified Barium Hydroxide Lime
Xanthan Gum Soda Lime
Sequestering Agent Stiffening Agent
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories
Betadex Castor Oil, Hydrogenated
Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium Cetostearyl Alcohol
Calcium Acetate Cetyl Alcohol
Cyclodextrin, Gamma Cetyl Palmitate
Hydroxypropyl Betadex Dextrin
Pentetic Acid Hard Fat
Pullulan Alpha-Lactalbumin
Sodium Citrate Paraffin
Sodium Tartrate Paraffin, Synthetic
Tartaric Acid Rapeseed Oil, Fully Hydrogenated
Rapeseed Oil, Superglycerinated Fully Hydrogenated
Solvent Sodium Stearate
Acetone Stearyl Alcohol
Alcohol

NF Monographs
Wax, Cetyl Esters
Alcohol, Diluted Wax, Emulsifying
Almond Oil Wax, Microcrystalline
Amylene Hydrate Wax, White
Benzyl Alcohol Wax, Yellow
Benzyl Benzoate
Butyl Alcohol Suppository Base
Butylene Glycol Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories
Canola Oil Agar
Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides Cocoa Butter
Castor Oil Hard Fat
Corn Oil Palm Kernel Oil
Cottonseed Oil Polyethylene Glycol
Dibutyl Phthalate Suspending and/or Viscosity-Increasing Agent
Diethyl Phthalate Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Acacia
Dimethyl Sulfoxide Agar
Ethyl Acetate Alamic Acid
Ethyl Oleate Alginic Acid
Glycerin Aluminum Monostearate
Hexylene Glycol Attapulgite, Activated
Isobutyl Alcohol Attapulgite, Colloidal Activated
Isopropyl Alcohol Bentonite
Isopropyl Myristate Bentonite, Purified

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6500 Excipients USP 38

Bentonite Magma Sorbitan Monooleate

Carbomer 910 Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Carbomer 934 Sorbitan Monostearate
Carbomer 934P Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Carbomer 940 Sorbitan Trioleate
Carbomer 941 Starch, Corn
Carbomer 1342 Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn
Carbomer Copolymer Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn
Carbomer Homopolymer Starch, Pea
Carbomer Interpolymer Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea
Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Starch, Potato
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 12 Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Enzymatically- Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato
Hydrolyzed Starch, Tapioca
Carmellose Starch, Wheat
Carrageenan Sucrose
Cellulose, Microcrystalline Sucrose Palmitate
Cellulose, Microcrystalline, and Carboxymethylcellulose Tragacanth
Sodium Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate
Cellulose, Powdered Xanthan Gum
Cetostearyl Alcohol Sweetening Agent
Chitosan Dosage Form: Oral Liquids
Corn Syrup Acesulfame Potassium
Corn Syrup Solids Aspartame
Cyclomethicone Aspartame Acesulfame
Dextrin Corn Syrup
Egg Phospholipids Corn Syrup, High Fructose
Ethylcellulose Corn Syrup Solids
Gelatin Dextrates
Gellan Gum Dextrose
Glyceryl Behenate Dextrose Excipient
[(Title for this monographnot to change until De- Erythritol
cember 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the Fructose
current practice of labeling the article of commerce Galactose
with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued. Glucose, Liquid
Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permit- Glycerin
ted as of December 1, 2014; however, the use of this Inulin
name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019. Invert Sugar
The 60-month extension will provide the time needed Isomalt
by manufacturers and users to make necessary Lactitol
changes.)] Maltitol
Glyceryl Dibehenate Maltitol Solution
Guar Gum Maltose
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose Mannitol
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Neotame
Hypromellose Saccharin
Isomalt Saccharin Calcium
Alpha-Lactalbumin Saccharin Sodium
Kaolin Sorbitol
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Sorbitol Solution
NF Monographs

Maltitol Solution Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated

Maltodextrin Sucralose
Medium-chain Triglycerides Sucrose
Methylcellulose Sugar, Compressible
Pectin Sugar, Confectioners
Polycarbophil Syrup
Polydextrose Tagatose
Polydextrose, Hydrogenated Trehalose
Polyethylene Oxide Xylitol
Polysorbate 20
Polysorbate 40 Tonicity Agent
Polysorbate 60 Dosage Form: Parenterals
Polysorbate 80 Corn Syrup
Polyvinyl Alcohol Corn Syrup Solids
Potassium Alginate Dextrose
Povidone Glycerin
Propylene Glycol Alginate Mannitol
Pullulan Potassium Chloride
Silica, Dental-Type Sodium Chloride
Silica, Hydrophobic Colloidal Transfer Ligand
Silicon Dioxide Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals
Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal Edetate Disodium
Sodium Alginate Sodium Acetate
Sorbitan Monolaurate

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USP 38 Excipients 6501

Sodium Citrate Dextrates

Sodium Gluconate Dextrin
Sodium Tartrate Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Vehicle Dispersion
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids Ethylcellulose
Ethylene Glycol and Vinyl Alcohol Graft Copolymer
FLAVORED AND/OR SWEETENED Gelatin
Aromatic Elixir Glucose, Liquid
Benzaldehyde Elixir, Compound Glyceryl Behenate
Corn Syrup Solids [(Title for this monographnot to change until De-
Dextrose cember 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the
Ethyl Maltol current practice of labeling the article of commerce
Peppermint Water with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued.
Sorbitol Solution Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permit-
Syrup ted as of December 1, 2014; however, the use of this
Trehalose name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019.
OLEAGINOUS The 60-month extension will provide the time needed
Alkyl (C1215) Benzoate by manufacturers and users to make necessary
Almond Oil changes.)]
Canola Oil Glyceryl Dibehenate
Castor Oil Guar Gum
Corn Oil Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Cottonseed Oil Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Ethyl Oleate Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Low-Substituted
Isopropyl Myristate Hypromellose
Isopropyl Palmitate Hypromellose Acetate Succinate
Mineral Oil Inulin
Mineral Oil, Light Invert Sugar
Myristyl Alcohol Alpha-Lactalbumin
Octyldodecanol Lactose, Monohydrate
Olive Oil Maltodextrin
Peanut Oil Maltose
Polydecene, Hydrogenated Methacrylic Acid Copolymer
Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Dispersion (official until May
Safflower Oil 1, 2017)
Sesame Oil Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
Soybean Oil Dispersion
Squalane Methylcellulose
Sunflower Oil Palm Oil, Hydrogenated
SOLID CARRIER Polycarbophil
Chitosan Polydextrose, Hydrogenated
Corn Syrup Solids Polyethylene Oxide
Alpha-Lactalbumin Polyvinyl Acetate
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate Povidone
Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate Pullulan
Sugar Spheres Sodium Alginate
STERILE Starch, Pregelatinized
rAlbumin Human Starch, Pregelatinized Modified
Sodium Chloride Injection, Bacteriostatic Starch, Corn
Water for Injection, Bacteriostatic Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn
Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn
Water-Repelling Agent

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Starch, Pea
Cyclomethicone Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea
Dimethicone Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea
Simethicone Starch, Potato
Wet Binder Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato
Acacia Starch, Tapioca
Agar Starch, Wheat
Alginic Acid Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated
Amino Methacrylate Copolymer Sucrose
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Sunflower Oil
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion Syrup
Calcium Carbonate Trehalose
Calcium Lactate Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated
Carbomer Copolymer Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate
Carbomer Homopolymer Zein
Carbomer Interpolymer Wetting and/or Solubilizing Agent
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium
Cellulose, Microcrystalline Dosage Form: Oral Liquids
Cellulose, Silicified Microcrystalline Behenoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated Benzalkonium Chloride
Copovidone Benzethonium Chloride
Corn Syrup Butylene Glycol
Corn Syrup Solids

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6502 Excipients USP 38

Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides Polyoxyl Stearate

Cetylpyridinium Chloride Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether
Docusate Sodium Polysorbate 20
Egg Phospholipids Polysorbate 40
Glycine Polysorbate 60
Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides Polysorbate 80
Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides Pullulan
Nonoxynol 9 Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Octoxynol 9 Sorbitan Monolaurate
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides Sorbitan Monooleate
Poloxamer Sorbitan Monopalmitate
Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether Sorbitan Monostearate
Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether Sorbitan Trioleate
Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Polyoxyl 40 Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Tyloxapol
Polyoxyl 40 Stearate Wax, Emulsifying
Polyoxyl Lauryl Ether
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