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==Pharmaceutical drugs== | ==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. | 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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* [[Toxicology]] | * [[Toxicology]] | ||
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[[Category:Perfumery]] | [[Category:Perfumery]] | ||
[[Category:Skin care]] | [[Category:Skin care]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:19, 15 March 2025
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[edit]
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 excipients, which are inactive substances that serve as a vehicle for delivering the active ingredient to the body.
Pesticides[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
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.
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