Cat.No.	Product Name	CAS	Inquiry
PE-0486	Sodium Cyclamate	139-05-9	Inquiry
PE-0006	Steviosin	57817-89-7	Inquiry
PE-0482	Sucralose	56038-13-2	Inquiry
PE-0487	Sugar , Compressible		Inquiry
PE-0492	Sugar, Confectioner's	/	Inquiry
PE-0495	Tagatose	87-81-0	Inquiry
PE-0499	Thaumatin	53850-34-3	Inquiry
PE0396	Xylitol	87-99-0	Inquiry

Product Description

Sweeteners are substances added to foods, beverages and pharmaceuticals to provide sweetness without adding significant calories or affecting blood sugar levels. Excipients, on the other hand, are inactive ingredients added to pharmaceutical products to improve their stability, solubility or bioavailability. However, the choice of sweeteners and their concentration must be carefully considered to ensure the safety and efficacy of the final product. Sweeteners are used as excipients in pharmaceutical products to improve the taste, stability or solubility of the drug.

Some examples of sweeteners used as excipients in pharmaceutical products include:

• Mannitol

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol commonly used as a sweetener and excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.

• Xylitol

Xylitol is another sugar alcohol that is used as a sweetener and excipient in pharmaceutical formulations.

• Aspartame

Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is commonly used as an excipient in liquid pharmaceutical formulations. It is used to improve the taste of bitter or unpleasant drugs.

• Sucralose

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that is used as an excipient in some drug formulations. It is used to improve the taste of liquid or chewable drug formulations.

Characteristics of Sweetener Excipients

• Provides sweetness

Sweetener excipients provide sweetness to drugs without adding significant calories or affecting blood sugar levels. This is helpful in improving patient compliance and acceptance of the medication.

• Non-reactive

Sweetener excipients are usually non-reactive and do not interact with the active ingredients in the drug. This can help improve the stability and shelf life of the drug.

• Non-toxic

Sweetener excipients are generally considered safe and non-toxic when used in pharmaceutical formulations. They are carefully evaluated for safety and efficacy before being approved for use in pharmaceutical products.

• Solubility

Sweetener excipients enhance the solubility of drugs in water or other solvents, thereby improving the bioavailability and efficacy of the drug.

• Compatibility

Sweetener excipients are often compatible with a wide range of other excipients and active ingredients, which makes them a versatile tool in pharmaceutical formulations.