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Active pharmaceutical ingredient

Sodium Metabisulfite

Sodium Metabisulfite is a versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly used in compounded formulations for its antioxidant and preservative properties.

Compounded to order
Prescription required
Warwick, Rhode Island

About this ingredient

Sodium Metabisulfite is a versatile active pharmaceutical ingredient commonly used in compounded formulations for its antioxidant and preservative properties. It is a white crystalline or powdery substance that effectively prevents oxidation, thereby enhancing the stability and shelf life of various pharmaceutical products. This makes it an essential component in formulations where maintaining the integrity of active ingredients is crucial.

In addition to its antioxidant capabilities, Sodium Metabisulfite also serves as an antimicrobial agent, helping to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi in pharmaceutical preparations. This dual functionality is particularly beneficial in formulations that require both preservation and protection against microbial contamination. Its use is widespread in the pharmaceutical industry due to its efficacy and safety profile when used in appropriate concentrations.

Healthcare professionals often rely on Sodium Metabisulfite in compounded medications to ensure that the final product remains effective and safe for patient use over time. It is important for prescribers to be aware of any potential allergies or sensitivities patients may have to sulfites, as Sodium Metabisulfite can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals. Understanding the role and benefits of this API can aid in making informed decisions when prescribing compounded medications.

Available formulations

Compounded formulations containing this ingredient

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.

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Compounding formulary

Formulas we compound with this ingredient

A sample of preparations from our formulary. Strengths and dose forms are customised to the prescription.

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Related

Related active ingredients

Other salt forms of this molecule, and ingredients commonly compounded alongside it.

Important information

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.

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Our pharmacists work with prescribers to build preparations around a patient's dose, form and tolerances. Ask us what is possible with this ingredient.