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Benzoic Acid is a versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly utilized in compounded formulations for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Benzoic Acid is a versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly utilized in compounded formulations for its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a naturally occurring compound found in many plants and serves as a preservative in various pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Its efficacy in inhibiting the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria makes it an essential component in topical formulations designed to treat skin infections and conditions.
In addition to its antimicrobial benefits, Benzoic Acid is often used in formulations to enhance the stability and shelf-life of the product. Its role as a preservative helps maintain the integrity of the formulation, ensuring that the active ingredients remain effective over time. This makes it a valuable ingredient in compounded medications where maintaining potency and safety is crucial.
Benzoic Acid is generally well-tolerated, but it is important for prescribers to consider potential sensitivities or allergies in patients. It is often included in formulations at concentrations that are effective yet safe for topical application. Understanding the properties and benefits of Benzoic Acid can aid healthcare providers in selecting appropriate compounded formulations for their patients' needs.
Each of these is compounded to order at our Warwick, Rhode Island pharmacy and requires a prescription.
We do not have a patient page for this ingredient yet. That does not mean we cannot make it. Bayview compounds this ingredient to a prescriber's order, and our full compounding formulary lists every preparation we make. Viewing the formulary requires a prescriber account.
Prescriber sign inA sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.
Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.
This page describes an active pharmaceutical ingredient, not a finished drug product. Bayview Pharmacy compounds preparations containing it only on a prescriber's order for an individual patient.
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved, and the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality. Nothing on this page is a claim that any preparation is effective for any condition.
A valid prescription is required. Availability depends on Bayview's licensure in your state. This page is general information, not medical advice — discuss your situation with a licensed healthcare provider.
Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.
