Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 loboshe wrote:Thyroid Tablet Ingredient Description Microcrystalline Cellulose in the Nature-throid - synthetically derived fiber base (similar to plant-derived). It is typically utilized as a filler in a tablet (to provide volume and bulk). Dicalcium Phosphate - derived from a mined ore. It is typically utilized as a binder in a tablet (to hold all the ingredients during compression). Sodium Starch Glycolate - Synthetically derived starch molecule (similar to potato starch). It is typically utilized as a disintegrating agent in a tablet (to aid in proper disintegration of the tablet in the stomach). Magnesium Stearate - Derived from a vegetable source (typically palm oil). It is typically utilized as a lubricating agent in a tablet (to aid in proper compression of the tablet). Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose - Derived from a plant cellulose base (typically cotton blend or wood pulp). It is typically utilized as a granulating agent in a tablet (to provide bulk and density to the tablet for proper compression) as well as part of a clear coating solution (with PEG). Stearic Acid - Derived from a vegetable source (typically palm oil). IT is typically utilized as a binder in a tablet ( to hold all the ingredients during compression). Carnauba Wax - Derived from the pores of the leaves of the Brazilian wax palm tree. It is utilized in the final stage in tablet coating (to provide a complete seal). Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) - Synthetically derived. It is utilized with Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose as part of the clear coating solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 26, 2004 Report Share Posted April 26, 2004 Thank you !! Janie Thyroid Tablet Ingredient Description > > Microcrystalline Cellulose in the Nature-throid - synthetically > derived fiber base (similar to plant-derived). It is typically > utilized as a filler in a tablet (to provide volume and bulk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Hi Janie , I just saw this... No problem...hope it was what you needed.... loboshe wrote: Thank you !! Janie Thyroid Tablet Ingredient Description > > Microcrystalline Cellulose in the Nature-throid - synthetically > derived fiber base (similar to plant-derived). It is typically > utilized as a filler in a tablet (to provide volume and bulk). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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