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Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) — ingredient · Ask Dhanu

IngredientsHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)

Coating Agent Not yet verified

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC)

Cellulose-derived polymer used as a coating agent and, in vegetarian capsule shells, as a gelatin alternative.

Type: Coating Agent
Category: Excipient
Also known as: Hypromellose

Same type

Ethyl Cellulose
Eudragit (Methacrylate Copolymers)
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Shellac

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