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Excipients, USP and NF Excipients, Listed by Functional Category, page 8861 of the First Supplement to USP 42; and PF 44(5) [Sept.–Oct.

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2018]. It is proposed to add Sucrose Diacetate Hexaisobutyrate to the Diluent, Ointment Base, Plasticizer, and Wet Binder categories to
complement the new monograph for Sucrose Diacetate Hexaisobutyrate, which also appears in this issue of PF.
(HDQ: P. Zhang)

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Correspondence Number—C207977

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Excipients
USP and NF Excipients, Listed by Functional Category
In the following reference table, the grouping of excipients by functional category is intended to summarize commonly identified purposes that

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these excipients serve in drug product formulations. The association of a functional category with a particular dosage form in this table is not
absolute and does not limit the use of an excipient to a single type of dosage form or delivery system.
Adhesive

Dosage Form: Transdermals and “Patches”

Dimethicone

Polyisobutylene

Air Displacement
CO
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen

Alcohol Denaturant
L
Denatonium Benzoate

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Sucrose Octaacetate
IA

Antifoaming Agent
Dimethicone

Lauric Acid

Myristic Acid
IC

Palmitic Acid

Simethicone

Antimicrobial Preservative

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

FF

Alcohol
Benzalkonium Chloride

Benzalkonium Chloride Solution

Benzethonium Chloride

Benzoic Acid
O

Benzyl Alcohol
Boric Acid

Butylparaben
N

Calcium Acetate

Calcium Chloride

Calcium Lactate
U

Calcium Propionate

Cetrimonium Bromide

Cetylpyridinium Chloride

Chlorobutanol

Chlorocresol
Chloroxylenol

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Cresol

Dehydroacetic Acid
Erythorbic Acid

Ethylparaben
Ethylparaben Sodium

Glycerin

Imidurea
Mandelic Acid

Methylparaben

T
Methylparaben Sodium

Monothioglycerol

Pentetic Acid

N
Phenol

Phenoxyethanol
Phenylethyl Alcohol

TE
Phenylmercuric Acetate

Phenylmercuric Nitrate
Potassium Benzoate

Potassium Metabisulfite

Potassium Sorbate

N
Propionic Acid
Propylene Glycol

Propylparaben

Propylparaben Sodium

Sodium Acetate

Sodium Benzoate

Sodium Borate
CO
Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium Lactate Solution

Sodium Metabisulfite
L
Sodium Propionate
Sodium Sulfite

Sorbic Acid
IA

Sulfur Dioxide

Thimerosal

Thymol

Zinc Oxide
IC

Dosage Form: Ophthalmic Preparations

Benzalkonium Chloride

Benzyl Alcohol

Chlorobutanol
FF

Propylparaben

Sorbic Acid

Antioxidant

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

Ascorbic Acid
O

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxytoluene
N

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Erythorbic Acid

Fumaric Acid
U

Hypophosphorous Acid

Lactobionic Acid

Malic Acid

Methionine

Monothioglycerol

Potassium Metabisulfite

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Propionic Acid

Propyl Gallate

Racemethionine

Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium Bisulfite

Sodium Formaldehyde Sulfoxylate

Sodium Metabisulfite

Sodium Sulfite

Sodium Thiosulfate

T
Stannous Chloride

Sulfur Dioxide

Thymol

N
Tocopherol

Tocopherols Excipient

Vitamin E

TE
Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate

Bulking Agent

Alpha-Lactalbumin
Polydextrose

Polydextrose, Hydrogenated

N
Pullulan

Dosage Form: Parenterals

Creatinine
Glycine

Mannitol

Trehalose

Capsule Shell
CO
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Gelatin

Hypromellose

Pullulan
L

Dosage Form: Dry Powder Inhalers

Gelatin
IA

Hypromellose

Carrier

Dosage Form: Dry Powder Inhalers

Lactose, Anhydrous
IC

Lactose, Monohydrate

Chelating and/or Complexing Agent

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

Alfadex

Betadex
FF

Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Edetate Calcium Disodium

Edetate Disodium

Edetic Acid
O

Galactose

Gamma Cyclodextrin
Hydroxypropyl Betadex
N

Alpha-Lactalbumin

Malic Acid

Oxyquinoline Sulfate
U

Pentetic Acid
Potassium Citrate

Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

Coating Agent

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Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Amino Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Calcium Carbonate

Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Enzymatically-Hydrolyzed

Cellaburate

T
Cellacefate

Cellulose Acetate

Cetyl Alcohol

N
Chitosan

Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated

TE
Copovidone

Corn Syrup Solids

Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Ethylcellulose

Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion

N
Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B
Ethylene Glycol and Vinyl Alcohol Graft Copolymer

Gelatin

Glaze, Pharmaceutical

Glucose, Liquid

Glyceryl Behenate
CO
[(Title for this monograph—not to change until December 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the current practice of labeling the article
of commerce with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued. Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permitted as of December 1,
2014; however, the use of this name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019. The 60-month extension will provide the time needed by
manufacturers and users to make necessary changes.)]
Glyceryl Dibehenate
L

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
IA

Hypromellose
Hypromellose Acetate Succinate

Hypromellose Phthalate

Isomalt
IC

Alpha-Lactalbumin

Maltitol
Maltodextrin

Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer

Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion
FF

Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Partially-Neutralized

Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Methylcellulose

Palm Kernel Oil

O

Palm Oil

Palm Oil, Hydrogenated

Polydextrose
N

Polydextrose, Hydrogenated

Polyethylene Glycol

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

U

Polyethylene Oxide
Polyvinyl Acetate

Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion

Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Pullulan

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Rapeseed Oil, Fully Hydrogenated

Rapeseed Oil, Superglycerinated Fully Hydrogenated

Shellac

Starch, Pregelatinized Modified

Sucrose

Sugar, Confectioner's

Sunflower Oil
Titanium Dioxide

Wax, Carnauba

T
Wax, Microcrystalline

Xylitol

Zein

N
Zinc Oxide

Colloid Stabilizing Agent

Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals

TE
Gelatin

Coloring Agent

Caramel

Ferric Oxide
Ferrosoferric Oxide

Tablets and Capsules

N
Dosage Form:

Aluminum Oxide

Desiccant

Calcium Chloride

Calcium Sulfate

Polyvinyl Acetate

Silicon Dioxide
CO
Change to read:
Diluent

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Amino Methacrylate Copolymer
L
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer
Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion
IA

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Anhydrous

Calcium Phosphate, Dibasic, Dihydrate

Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic

Calcium Sulfate
IC

Cellaburate

Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Cellulose, Silicified Microcrystalline

Cellulose, Powdered
FF

Cellulose Acetate

Corn Syrup

Corn Syrup Solids

Dextrates

Dextrin
O

Dextrose

Dextrose Excipient

Erythritol
N

Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Fructose
Invert Sugar
U

Isomalt

Kaolin

Alpha-Lactalbumin

Lactitol
Lactose, Anhydrous

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Lactose, Monohydrate

Magnesium Carbonate
Magnesium Oxide

Maltitol

Maltodextrin

Maltose

Mannitol
Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer

Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion

T
Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Polydextrose

Polyethylene Glycol

N
Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate

Pullulan

TE
Simethicone

Sodium Chloride
Sorbitol

Starch, Pregelatinized
Starch, Pregelatinized Modified

N
Starch, Corn

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pea
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Potato
CO
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato

Starch, Tapioca
L
Starch, Wheat
Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated

Sucrose
IA

▲Sucrose Diacetate Hexaisobutyrate

▲ (NF 1-Aug-2020)
Sugar, Compressible

Sugar, Confectioner's

Sugar Spheres
IC

Sunflower Oil
Talc

Trehalose

Xylitol
FF

Disintegrant

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Alginic Acid

Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
O

Cellulose, Microcrystalline
Cellulose, Silicified Microcrystalline

Cellulose, Powdered
N

Croscarmellose Sodium

Crospovidone

Glycine
U

Guar Gum

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Low-Substituted

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Maltose

Methylcellulose
Polacrilin Potassium

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Pullulan

Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal

Sodium Alginate

Sodium Starch Glycolate

Starch, Pregelatinized Modified

Starch, Corn

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pea

T
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Potato

N
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato

Starch, Tapioca

TE
Starch, Wheat

Trehalose

Change to read:
Emollient

Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories

Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate

N
Almond Oil

Aluminum Monostearate
Canola Oil

Castor Oil

Cetostearyl Alcohol

Cholesterol
CO
Coconut Oil
Cyclomethicone

Dimethicone

Ethylene Glycol Stearates

L

Glycerin

Glyceryl Monooleate
IA

Glyceryl Monostearate

Isopropyl Isostearate
Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Palmitate
IC

Isostearyl Isostearate
Hydrogenated Lanolin

Lecithin
Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil, Light

FF

Myristyl Alcohol
Octyldodecanol

Oleyl Alcohol
Oleyl Oleate

Petrolatum
O

Polydecene, Hydrogenated
▲Polypropylene Glycol 11 Stearyl Ether
▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)
N

Propylene Glycol Dilaurate

Propylene Glycol Monolaurate

Safflower Oil
U

Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated

Sunflower Oil

Wax, Cetyl Esters

Xylitol

Zinc Acetate

Change to read:

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Emulsifying Agent

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

Acacia
Agar

Behenoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Benzalkonium Chloride

Benzyl Benzoate

Caprylic Acid
Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides

Carbomer Copolymer

T
Carbomer Homopolymer
Carbomer Interpolymer

N
Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium
Cetostearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

TE
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Cholesterol

Coconut Oil
Desoxycholic Acid

[(Title for this monograph—not to change until December 1, 2021.) (Prior to December 1, 2021, the current practice of labeling the article
of commerce with the name Desoxycholic Acid may be continued. Use of the name Deoxycholic Acid will be permitted as of December 1,

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2016; however, the use of this name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2021. The 60-month extension will provide the time needed by
manufacturers and users to make necessary changes.)]
Deoxycholic Acid

Diethanolamine (Adjunct)
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

Diethylene Glycol Stearates

CO
Egg Phospholipids
Ethylene Glycol Stearates

Glyceryl Distearate
▲Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylate
L

Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)

Glyceryl Monocaprylate
IA

Glyceryl Monocaprylocaprate

Glyceryl Monolinoleate
Glyceryl Monooleate

Glyceryl Monostearate
IC

Glyceryl Tricaprylate

Glyceryl Tristearate

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose
Hypromellose

Isopropyl Isostearate
FF

Isostearyl Isostearate

Alpha-Lactalbumin

Lanolin
Hydrogenated Lanolin
O

Lanolin Alcohols
Lauric Acid

Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides
N

Lecithin
Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Magnesium Oxide
U

Medium-chain Triglycerides

Methylcellulose

Mono- and Di-glycerides

Monoethanolamine (Adjunct)

Myristic Acid

Octyldodecanol

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Oleic Acid (Adjunct)

Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
Oleyl Alcohol (Stabilizer)

Oleyl Oleate
Palm Kernel Oil

Palm Oil

Palmitic Acid
Pectin

Poloxamer

T
Polycarbophil

Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate

Polyglyceryl Dioleate

N
Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether

Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether

TE
Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil

Polyoxyl 40 Castor Oil, Hydrogenated

Polyoxyl 40 Stearate

Polyoxyl Lauryl Ether

Polyoxyl Stearate

N
Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether
Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 40

Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 80

Potassium Alginate
Propylene Glycol Alginate
CO
Propylene Glycol Diacetate

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Propylene Glycol Dilaurate
L
Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate
Propylene Glycol Monolaurate

Propylene Glycol Monostearate

IA

Rapeseed Oil, Superglycerinated Fully Hydrogenated

Sodium Borate

Sodium Cetostearyl Sulfate

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
IC

Sodium Stearate

Sorbitan Monolaurate
Sorbitan Monooleate

Sorbitan Monopalmitate
FF

Sorbitan Monostearate

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Sorbitan Trioleate
Stannous Chloride

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn

O

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato

Stearic Acid
N

Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Sucrose Palmitate
Sucrose Stearate
U

Sunflower Oil
Trolamine

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate

Wax, Emulsifying

Film-Forming Agent

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

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Alginic Acid

Amino Methacrylate Copolymer

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Enzymatically-Hydrolyzed

Cellaburate

Cellacefate

T
Cellulose Acetate

Chitosan

Copovidone

N
Dibutyl Phthalate

Diethyl Phthalate
Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

TE
Ethylcellulose

Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion

Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B

Ethylene Glycol and Vinyl Alcohol Grafted Copolymer

Gelatin

N
Glaze, Pharmaceutical
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Hypromellose
Hypromellose Acetate Succinate

Hypromellose Phthalate
Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer
CO
Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, Partially-Neutralized

Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
L
Methylcellulose
Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Polyvinyl Acetate
IA

Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion

Polyvinyl Acetate Phthalate

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Pullulan
IC

Pyroxylin

Shellac
Sodium Alginate

Dosage Form: Transdermals and “Patches”

FF

Chitosan

Dextrin

Gelatin
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Hypromellose
O

Pectin

Polyethylene Glycol

Polyvinyl Alcohol
N

Pullulan

Sodium Alginate

Xanthan Gum
U

Filtering Aid

Cellulose, Powdered

Siliceous Earth, Purified

Change to read:
Flavors and Fragrance
▲Anise Oil
▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)

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Eucalyptus Oil

Isobutyl Alcohol
Sodium Succinate
▲Star Anise Oil
▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)
Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules
Adipic Acid

Almond Oil

Anethole

Benzaldehyde

T
Denatonium Benzoate

Ethyl Acetate
Ethyl Maltol

N
Ethyl Vanillin

Ethylcellulose

Fructose

TE
Fumaric Acid
l-Glutamic Acid, Hydrochloride

Lactitol

Leucine
Malic Acid

N
Maltol

Menthol

Methionine

Methyl Salicylate
Monosodium Glutamate

Peppermint

Peppermint Oil
CO
Peppermint Spirit

Racemethionine

Rose Oil
L
Rose Water, Stronger

Sodium Acetate

Sodium Lactate Solution

IA

Tartaric Acid

Thymol

Vanillin

Free Radical Scavenger

IC

Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals

Aminobenzoic Acid

Methylene Blue

Glidant and/or Anticaking Agent

FF

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic

Calcium Silicate
Cellulose, Powdered

Magnesium Oxide
O

Magnesium Silicate

Magnesium Trisilicate

Silica, Dental-Type
N

Silica, Hydrophobic Colloidal

Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal

Sodium Stearate
U

Talc

Humectant

Corn Syrup Solids

Cyclomethicone

Erythritol

Glycerin

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Hexylene Glycol

Inositol
Hydrogenated Lanolin

Maltitol
Polydextrose

Polydextrose, Hydrogenated

Propylene Glycol

Sodium Lactate Solution

Sorbitol

T
Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution

Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated

Tagatose

N
Triacetin

Xylitol

Change to read:

TE
Lubricant

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Behenoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Calcium Stearate

Castor Oil, Hydrogenated

Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated

N
Glyceryl Behenate

[(Title for this monograph—not to change until December 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the current practice of labeling the article
of commerce with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued. Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permitted as of December 1,

manufacturers and users to make necessary changes.)]

Glyceryl Dibehenate
CO
2014; however, the use of this name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019. The 60-month extension will provide the time needed by

▲Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylate

Glyceryl Mono and Dicaprylocaprate▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)

Glyceryl Monocaprylate
Glyceryl Monocaprylocaprate
L

Glyceryl Monostearate

Glyceryl Tricaprylate
IA

Glyceryl Tristearate

Lauric Acid

Magnesium Stearate

Mineral Oil, Light

IC

Myristic Acid

Palm Oil, Hydrogenated

Palmitic Acid

Poloxamer

Polyethylene Glycol
FF

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether

Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate

Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether

O

Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil

Polyoxyl 40 Castor Oil, Hydrogenated

Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
N

Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 40

Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 80
U

Potassium Benzoate

Sodium Benzoate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sodium Stearate
Sodium Stearyl Fumarate

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Sorbitan Monolaurate

Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monopalmitate

Sorbitan Monostearate

Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Sorbitan Trioleate

Stearic Acid
Stearic Acid, Purified

Sucrose Stearate

T
Talc

Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated, Type I

Zinc Stearate

N
Change to read:
Ointment Base

Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories

TE
Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides

Coconut Oil

Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether

Lanolin

Hydrogenated Lanolin

Lanolin Alcohols

N
Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides

Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Ointment, Hydrophilic

Ointment, White

Ointment, Yellow
Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides
CO
Paraffin

Petrolatum

Petrolatum, Hydrophilic

Petrolatum, White
L

Polydecene, Hydrogenated

Polyethylene Glycol
IA

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate

Rose Water Ointment

▲Sucrose Diacetate Hexaisobutyrate

IC

▲ (NF 1-Aug-2020)
Squalane

Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated, Type II

FF

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate

Pharmaceutical Water

Dosage Form: Parenterals

Water for Injection

Water for Injection, Bacteriostatic

O

Water for Injection, Sterile

Water for Irrigation, Sterile

Water Purified
N

Water Purified, Sterile

pH Modifier (Acidifying Agent/Alkalizing Agent/Buffering Agent)

Sodium Succinate

Oral Liquids
U

Dosage Form:

Acetic Acid

Acetic Acid, Glacial

Adipic Acid

Ammonia Solution, Strong

Ammonium Carbonate

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Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium Phosphate

Boric Acid

Calcium Carbonate

Calcium Hydroxide

Calcium Lactate

Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic

Citric Acid Monohydrate

Citric Acid, Anhydrous

T
Diethanolamine

Fumaric Acid

Glycine

N
Hydrochloric Acid

Hydrochloric Acid, Diluted

Alpha-Lactalbumin

TE
Lactic Acid

Lysine Hydrochloride
Maleic Acid

Malic Acid
Methionine

N
Monoethanolamine
Monosodium Glutamate

Nitric Acid

Phosphoric Acid
Phosphoric Acid, Diluted

Potassium Bicarbonate
Potassium Citrate
CO
Potassium Hydroxide

Potassium Metaphosphate

Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic

L
Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic

Propionic Acid

Racemethionine
IA

Sodium Acetate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Borate

Sodium Carbonate
IC

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Lactate Solution

Sodium Phosphate, Dibasic

FF

Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic

Succinic Acid

Sulfuric Acid
Tartaric Acid

Trolamine
O

Change to read:
Plasticizer

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Acetyltributyl Citrate
N

Acetyltriethyl Citrate

Benzyl Benzoate

Castor Oil
U

Chlorobutanol

Diacetylated Monoglycerides
Dibutyl Sebacate

Diethyl Phthalate

Glycerin

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Mannitol

Polyethylene Glycol

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Propylene Glycol

Pullulan

Sorbitol

Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution

▲Sucrose Diacetate Hexaisobutyrate
▲ (NF 1-Aug-2020)

T
Triacetin

Tributyl Citrate

Triethyl Citrate

N
Vitamin E

Polymer Membrane

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

TE
Amino Methacrylate Copolymer

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Cellaburate

Cellulose Acetate

N
Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Ethylcellulose

Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion

Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B

Pullulan

Polymers for Ophthalmic Use

Dosage Form: Ophthalmic Preparations

CO
Carbomer Copolymer

Carbomer Homopolymer

Carbomer Interpolymer
L
Carmellose
Guar Gum

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
IA

Hypromellose

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Povidone

Xanthan Gum
IC

Propellant

Dosage Form: Aerosols

Butane
Carbon Dioxide
FF

Dichlorodifluoromethane

Dichlorotetrafluoroethane

Isobutane

Nitrogen
Nitrous Oxide
O

Propane

Trichloromonofluoromethane

Reducing Agent
N

Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals

Stannous Chloride

Stannous Fluoride
U

Release-Modifying Agent

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Alginic Acid
Carbomer Copolymer

Carbomer Homopolymer

Carbomer Interpolymer

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Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Carrageenan
Cellaburate

Ethylcellulose
Ethylcellulose Aqueous Dispersion

Ethylcellulose Dispersion Type B

Glyceryl Monooleate
Glyceryl Monostearate

Guar Gum

T
Hydroxypropyl Betadex

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Hypromellose

N
Polyethylene Oxide

Polyvinyl Acetate Dispersion

Shellac

TE
Sodium Alginate

Starch, Pregelatinized

Starch, Pregelatinized Modified

Xanthan Gum

Sequestering Agent

N
Dosage Form: Oral Liquids
Betadex

Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium

Calcium Acetate

Cyclodextrin, Gamma
Hydroxypropyl Betadex

Pentetic Acid
CO
Pullulan

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Tartrate
Tartaric Acid
L

Change to read:
Solvent
IA

Acetone

Alcohol

Alcohol, Diluted

Almond Oil

Amylene Hydrate
IC

Benzyl Alcohol

Benzyl Benzoate

Butyl Alcohol

Butylene Glycol
FF

Canola Oil

Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides

Castor Oil

Corn Oil

Cottonseed Oil
O

Dibutyl Phthalate

Diethyl Phthalate
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether
N

Dimethyl Sulfoxide

Ethyl Acetate

Ethyl Oleate
U

Glycerin
Hexylene Glycol

Isobutyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Alcohol

Isopropyl Myristate

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Isopropyl Palmitate

Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides

Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Medium-chain Triglycerides

Methyl Alcohol

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Methylene Chloride
Methylpyrrolidone

Mineral Oil

T
Mineral Oil, Light

Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Peanut Oil

N
Polydecene, Hydrogenated

▲Polypropylene Glycol 11 Stearyl Ether

▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)
Polyethylene Glycol

TE
Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Polyethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether

Propylene Carbonate

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol Diacetate

N
Safflower Oil

Sesame Oil

Soybean Oil

Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Sunflower Oil

Triacetin

Triethyl Citrate
CO
Water for Injection

Water for Injection, Sterile

Water for Irrigation, Sterile
L
Water, Purified

Sorbent

Cellulose, Powdered
IA

Charcoal, Activated

Siliceous Earth, Purified

Sorbent, Carbon Dioxide

Barium Hydroxide Lime

IC

Soda Lime

Stiffening Agent

Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories

Castor Oil, Hydrogenated
FF

Cetostearyl Alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl Palmitate

Dextrin

Hard Fat
O

Alpha-Lactalbumin

Paraffin
Paraffin, Synthetic
N

Rapeseed Oil, Fully Hydrogenated

Rapeseed Oil, Superglycerinated Fully Hydrogenated

Sodium Stearate
U

Stearyl Alcohol
Wax, Cetyl Esters

Wax, Emulsifying
Wax, Microcrystalline

Wax, White

Wax, Yellow

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Suppository Base

Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories

Agar

Cocoa Butter

Hard Fat

Palm Kernel Oil

Polyethylene Glycol

Polyethylene Glycol 3350

Suspending and/or Viscosity-Increasing Agent

Dosage Form: Semisolids, Topicals, and Suppositories

T
Acacia

Agar

N
Alamic Acid

Alginic Acid
Aluminum Monostearate

TE
Attapulgite, Activated

Attapulgite, Colloidal Activated

Bentonite

Bentonite, Purified

Bentonite Magma

Carbomer 910

N
Carbomer 934

Carbomer 934P

Carbomer 940

Carbomer 941

Carbomer 1342

Carbomer Copolymer
CO
Carbomer Homopolymer

Carbomer Interpolymer

Carboxymethylcellulose Calcium

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
L

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium 12
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Enzymatically-Hydrolyzed
IA

Carmellose
Carrageenan

Cellulose, Microcrystalline

Cellulose, Microcrystalline, and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Cellulose, Powdered
IC

Cetostearyl Alcohol
Chitosan

Corn Syrup

Corn Syrup Solids

FF

Cyclomethicone

Dextrin
Egg Phospholipids

Ethylcellulose
Gelatin
O

Gellan Gum

Glyceryl Behenate

[(Title for this monograph—not to change until December 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the current practice of labeling the article
N

of commerce with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued. Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permitted as of December 1,
2014; however, the use of this name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019. The 60-month extension will provide the time needed by
manufacturers and users to make necessary changes.)]
U

Glyceryl Dibehenate

Guar Gum

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Hypromellose

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Isomalt

Alpha-Lactalbumin
Kaolin

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Maltitol Solution

Maltodextrin

Medium-chain Triglycerides

Methylcellulose

Pectin

T
Polycarbophil

Polydextrose

Polydextrose, Hydrogenated

N
Polyethylene Oxide

Polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 40

TE
Polysorbate 60

Polysorbate 80

Polyvinyl Alcohol

Potassium Alginate

Povidone

N
Propylene Glycol Alginate

Pullulan

Silica, Dental-Type

Silica, Hydrophobic Colloidal

Silicon Dioxide

Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal

Sodium Alginate
CO
Sorbitan Monolaurate

Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monopalmitate
L
Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate

Sorbitan Trioleate
IA

Starch, Corn
Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pea
IC

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Potato

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato

FF

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato

Starch, Tapioca

Starch, Wheat

Sucrose

Sucrose Palmitate
O

Tragacanth

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate

Xanthan Gum
N

Sweetening Agent

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

Acesulfame Potassium
U

Aspartame

Aspartame Acesulfame

Corn Syrup
Corn Syrup, High Fructose

Corn Syrup Solids

Dextrates

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Dextrose

Dextrose Excipient
Erythritol

Fructose

Galactose

Glucose, Liquid

Glycerin
Inulin

Invert Sugar

T
Isomalt

Lactitol

Maltitol

N
Maltitol Solution

Maltose
Mannitol

TE
Neotame

Saccharin

Saccharin Calcium

Saccharin Sodium

Sorbitol

N
Sorbitol Solution
Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated

Sucralose

Sucrose

Sugar, Compressible

Sugar, Confectioner's

Syrup
CO
Tagatose

Trehalose

Xylitol
L
Tonicity Agent

Dosage Form: Parenterals

Corn Syrup
IA

Corn Syrup Solids

Dextrose
Glycerin

Mannitol
IC

Potassium Chloride

Sodium Chloride

Transfer Ligand

Dosage Form: Radiopharmaceuticals

Edetate Disodium
FF

Sodium Acetate

Sodium Citrate
Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Tartrate
O

Change to read:
Vehicle

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

flavored and/or sweetened
N

Aromatic Elixir

Benzaldehyde Elixir, Compound

Corn Syrup Solids

U

Dextrose

Ethyl Maltol
Peppermint Water

Sorbitol Solution
Syrup

Trehalose

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oleaginous

Alkyl (C12–15) Benzoate

Almond Oil

Canola Oil

Castor Oil

Corn Oil
Cottonseed Oil

Ethyl Oleate
Isopropyl Myristate

Isopropyl Palmitate

T
Mineral Oil

Mineral Oil, Light

N
Myristyl Alcohol
Octyldodecanol

Olive Oil

TE
Peanut Oil

Polydecene, Hydrogenated

Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate

Safflower Oil

Sesame Oil
Soybean Oil

N
Squalane

Sunflower Oil
solid carrier

Chitosan

Corn Syrup Solids

Alpha-Lactalbumin
CO
Glyceryl Tricaprylate

▲Polypropylene Glycol 11 Stearyl Ether

▲ (NF 1-Dec-2019)
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate

L

Sugar Spheres
sterile
IA

rAlbumin Human

Sodium Chloride Injection, Bacteriostatic

Water for Injection, Bacteriostatic

Water-Repelling Agent

Cyclomethicone
IC

Dimethicone

Simethicone

Change to read:
Wet Binder
FF

Dosage Form: Tablets and Capsules

Acacia

Agar

Alginic Acid

Amino Methacrylate Copolymer

O

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer

Ammonio Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Calcium Carbonate
N

Calcium Lactate
Carbomer Copolymer

Carbomer Homopolymer
U

Carbomer Interpolymer

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Cellulose, Microcrystalline

Cellulose, Silicified Microcrystalline

Coconut Oil, Hydrogenated

Copovidone

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Corn Syrup

Corn Syrup Solids

Dextrates

Dextrin

Ethyl Acrylate and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Ethylcellulose

Ethylene Glycol and Vinyl Alcohol Graft Copolymer

Gelatin

Glucose, Liquid

T
Glyceryl Behenate

[(Title for this monograph—not to change until December 1, 2019.) (Prior to December 1, 2019, the current practice of labeling the article
of commerce with the name Glyceryl Behenate may be continued. Use of the name Glyceryl Dibehenate will be permitted as of December 1,

N
2014; however, the use of this name will not be mandatory until December 1, 2019. The 60-month extension will provide the time needed by
manufacturers and users to make necessary changes.)]
Glyceryl Dibehenate

TE
Guar Gum

Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Low-Substituted

Hypromellose

N
Hypromellose Acetate Succinate
Inulin

Invert Sugar

Alpha-Lactalbumin
Lactose, Monohydrate

Maltodextrin
Maltose
CO
Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer

Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer Dispersion

Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Methylcellulose
L

Palm Oil, Hydrogenated

Polycarbophil
IA

Polydextrose, Hydrogenated
Polyethylene Oxide

Polyvinyl Acetate

Povidone
IC

Pullulan

Sodium Alginate

Starch, Pregelatinized

Starch, Pregelatinized Modified

Starch, Corn
FF

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Corn

Starch, Pea

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Pea

O

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Pea

Starch, Potato

Starch, Hydroxypropyl Potato

N

Starch, Pregelatinized Hydroxypropyl Potato

Starch, Tapioca
Starch, Wheat
U

Starch Hydrolysate, Hydrogenated

Sucrose

▲Sucrose Diacetate Hexaisobutyrate

▲ (NF 1-Aug-2020)

Sunflower Oil
Syrup

Trehalose

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Vegetable Oil, Hydrogenated

Vitamin E Polyethylene Glycol Succinate

Zein

Wetting and/or Solubilizing Agent

Betadex Sulfobutyl Ether Sodium

Dosage Form: Oral Liquids

Behenoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Benzalkonium Chloride
Benzethonium Chloride

T
Butylene Glycol

Caprylocaproyl Polyoxylglycerides

Cetylpyridinium Chloride

N
Docusate Sodium
Egg Phospholipids

Glycine

TE
Lauroyl Polyoxylglycerides

Linoleoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Nonoxynol 9

Octoxynol 9

Oleoyl Polyoxylglycerides

N
Poloxamer

Polyoxyl 10 Oleyl Ether

Polyoxyl 15 Hydroxystearate
Polyoxyl 20 Cetostearyl Ether

Polyoxyl 35 Castor Oil

Polyoxyl 40 Castor Oil, Hydrogenated

Polyoxyl 40 Stearate
CO
Polyoxyl Lauryl Ether
Polyoxyl Stearate

Polyoxyl Stearyl Ether

Polysorbate 20
L

Polysorbate 40

Polysorbate 60
IA

Polysorbate 80

Pullulan
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Sorbitan Monolaurate
IC

Sorbitan Monooleate
Sorbitan Monopalmitate

Sorbitan Monostearate
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
FF

Sorbitan Trioleate

Stearoyl Polyoxylglycerides

Tyloxapol

Wax, Emulsifying
O

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N

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Chromatographic Database Information: Chromatographic Database

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