Active ingredient - Revision history

Prab at 10:19, 15 March 2025

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	In [[pharmaceutical drugs]], the active ingredient is the chemical compound that has a therapeutic effect on the body. It is also known as the ''drug substance''. The active ingredient is combined with [[excipient]]s, which are inactive substances that serve as a vehicle for delivering the active ingredient to the body.		In [[pharmaceutical drugs]], the active ingredient is the chemical compound that has a therapeutic effect on the body. It is also known as the ''drug substance''. The active ingredient is combined with [[excipient]]s, which are inactive substances that serve as a vehicle for delivering the active ingredient to the body.


	[[File:Pregabalin tablets with 100 mg active ingredient in a pack of 100.jpg\|thumb\|px500\|Pregabalin tablets with 100 mg active ingredient in a pack of 100]]		[[File:Pregabalin tablets with 100 mg active ingredient in a pack of 100.jpg\|thumb\|px500\|Pregabalin tablets with 100 mg active ingredient in a pack of 100]]

	==Pesticides==		==Pesticides==
	In [[pesticides]], the active ingredient is the substance that is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest. The [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) regulates the use of pesticides in the United States, including the approval of active ingredients.		In [[pesticides]], the active ingredient is the substance that is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest. The [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) regulates the use of pesticides in the United States, including the approval of active ingredients.
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Kondreddy Naveen at 18:32, 16 May 2024

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'''Active ingredient''' refers to the component of a [[pharmaceutical drug]] or [[pesticide]] that is biologically active. The term is also used in [[herbal medicine]], [[perfumery]], and [[skin care]] products. The active ingredient is primarily responsible for the intended effects of the product.

==Pharmaceutical drugs==
In [[pharmaceutical drugs]], the active ingredient is the chemical compound that has a therapeutic effect on the body. It is also known as the ''drug substance''. The active ingredient is combined with [[excipient]]s, which are inactive substances that serve as a vehicle for delivering the active ingredient to the body.

[[File:Pregabalin tablets with 100 mg active ingredient in a pack of 100.jpg|thumb|px500|Pregabalin tablets with 100 mg active ingredient in a pack of 100]]

==Pesticides==
In [[pesticides]], the active ingredient is the substance that is intended to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate any pest. The [[Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) regulates the use of pesticides in the United States, including the approval of active ingredients.

==Herbal medicine==
In [[herbal medicine]], the active ingredient is the component of the plant or herb that has medicinal properties. This can be a specific chemical compound or a combination of compounds.

==Perfumery==
In [[perfumery]], the active ingredient is the substance that produces the desired fragrance. This can be a single compound or a blend of several compounds.

==Skin care products==
In [[skin care]] products, the active ingredient is the substance that is intended to have a therapeutic effect on the skin. This can include ingredients that moisturize, exfoliate, protect from sun damage, or treat specific skin conditions.

==See also==
* [[Drug discovery]]
* [[Drug development]]
* [[Pharmacology]]
* [[Toxicology]]

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