Effervescent Agents for Pharmacy

Effervescent Agents for Pharmacy

Effervescent agents are commonly used in pharmacy for the formulation of effervescent tablets. These tablets dissolve in water releasing carbon dioxide and creating a pleasant effervescence. In addition to providing a pleasant sensory experience for the user, effervescent tablets can be a convenient form of administering certain medications or supplements.

What are effervescent agents for pharmacy?

Effervescent agents are chemical compounds designed to release carbon dioxide upon contact with liquids, usually water. This gas release results in bubble formation, providing effervescence and effectiveness to various pharmaceutical and veterinary formulations. 

Highlighted Properties/Advantages

Controlled Reaction: Effervescent agents for pharmacy release carbon dioxide in a controlled manner, avoiding undesired reactions. 

Improved Solubility: Facilitate the solubility of certain compounds, enhancing absorption and bioavailability. 

Versatility in Formulations: Easily integrate into various formulations, including tablets, powders, and liquids. 

Maximum Stability: Contribute to the stability of formulations, preventing premature degradation. 

Effervescent Effect: Add an effervescent characteristic to formulations, enhancing the user experience. 

Compatibility: Compatible with a variety of active principles and other excipients. 

Safety: Carefully selected to ensure user safety and product integrity. 

Common Uses

Effervescent Tablets: Widely used for oral administration, offering convenience and rapid dissolution.

Reconstitution Powders: Present in products requiring reconstitution with liquids before use. 

Nutritional Supplements: In powders and tablets, improving acceptability and absorption. 

Flu Medicine: In formulations for rapid relief of symptoms such as pain and congestion. 

Vet Products: Used in formulations for animal administration, ensuring dosage precision. 

Benefits of Effervescent Agents for Pharmacy

Quick Action: Provide fast and effective action, ideal for situations requiring immediate relief.

Improved Absorption: Contribute to better absorption of certain active principles, optimizing treatment efficacy. 

Variety of Presentations: Allow the formulation of products in various presentations, adapting to user preferences. 

Increased Acceptability: Effervescence can enhance the acceptability of medications, especially for those with an unpleasant taste. 

Precision in Veterinary Dosage: Facilitate the administration of precise doses in animal products, ensuring effective therapy. 

Types of Effervescent Agents for Pharmacy

Citric Acid – Anhydrous/Monohydrate – (Jungbunzlauer) 

Malic Acid 

Sodium Bicarbonate – Bicar Pharma® Excipient/API/HD – (Solvay) 

Sodium Carbonate – Carbonate IPH® – (Solvay) 

Tartaric Acid 

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