Magnesium stearate and shellac
In the USA:
Magnesium Stearate
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 11, 2024.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Magnesium stearate (Mg(C18H3502)2 or octadecanoic acid) is a solid, white powder at room temperature. It is a FDA-approved inactive ingredient commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry as a lubricant and release agent in the manufacture of tablet, capsule, and powder dosage forms.
Magnesium stearate is generally recognized as safe by the FDA.[
1] Magnesium stearate exists as a salt form and is useful for it's lubricating properties for capsules and tablets in industry. It is used to help prevent pharmaceutical ingredients from adhering to industry equipment.[
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Magnesium stearate may be derived from both plant and animal sources.
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Shallac is made from collecting a natural secretion of a particular beetle. Is that any different than eating honey from bees, for vegetarians who consume honey? Trying to be vegan is a whole different category of priorities.
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