Pharmaceuticals
APIs and Excipients are integral in formulating pharmaceutical solutions. LBB Specialties offers ingredients from our trusted principals combined with our team of technical experts to drive cutting-edge innovations.
Excipients
Excipients are a major component of almost all drugs while keeping in the forefront safety of patients. Showcasing a portfolio of excipients for a variety of dosage forms in conjunction to servicing regulatory requirements. Our portfolio stages an all-encompassing excipients line to ensure all your formulation’s needs are up to industry requirements.
Tablet Components
Tablets can contain a variety of ingredients depending on the formulation and intended use. These ingredients work together to create a stable and effective dosage. Here are some of the most common components:
- Binders
- Disintegrants
- Coatings
- Fillers / Diluents
- Solvents
- APIs
- Lubricants
- Glidants
- Colors
- Flavors
Oral Dosage Tablets
Tablets are composed of APIs and excipients that aid in manufacturing and stability. They can be formulated in various ways, including coated, uncoated, and extended-release tablets, allowing for diverse delivery methods and dosing options.
Explore Tablet Applications
Ophthalmic
Ophthalmic pharmaceutical products are used to treat various eye conditions and disorders. These products come in different formulations such as eye drops, ointments, and gels. They contain various active and inactive ingredients tailored to treat specific eye ailments.
Ophthalmics Applications
Topical
Topical pharmaceutical products can vary widely depending on the specific product and its intended use. Rx and OTC topical products, such as medicated cream, ointment, or lotion, are composed of APIs and excipients that aid in manufacturing and stability.
Topical Applications
APIs
As procuring high quality, pure APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) are vital to the success of any commercial drug product, LBB Specialties is proud to partner with global leaders of API manufacturing for various routes of administration. Whether you focus on OTC or prescription products, our company brings over 50 years of distribution excellence and regulatory support to the US market.
Excipient Ingredient Spotlights:
L-HPC
Invented and pioneered by Shin-Etsu, L-HPC (Low-Substituted Hydroxypropyl Cellulose) is a dual-functional excipient that effectively serves as both a binder and disintegrant for tablets. With a long-standing reputation for reliability, Shin-Etsu consistently meets supply demands with unwavering dependability and excellence.
Polyglykol 400 J
A pharmaceutical grade high-functioning excipient, polyethylene glycols (PEGs) offer consistency and performance for ophthalmic applications.
Beeswax
Beeswax can be used in both the Rx and OTC pharmaceutical applications relating to tablets, creams, ointments, and lotion applications. High-purity beeswax is used in sustained release, oral dosage, increasing viscosity, and barrier properties of creams and ointments.
API Ingredient Spotlights:
Dextromethorphan Hbr
As an antitussive, it suppresses a cough by affecting the signal in the brain that triggers the cough reflex.
Lidocaine (HCl and Base)
Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It functions by blocking the signals at the nerve endings in the skin. Lidocaine Hydrochloride is very water soluble and is used for a faster effect. Lidocaine Base is soluble in ethyl alcohol and oils and used for delayed effects.
Brompheniramine Maleate
Brompheniramine Maleate is a histamine antagonist. It decreases the histamine- mediated symptoms of allergic reactions including bronchoconstriction and vasodilation.
Miconazole Nitrate
Miconazole Nitrate is an anti-fungal. It is used in the treatment of Candida albicans, Gardnerella vaginalis.