Dextrin

Synonyms: Avedex; British gum; Caloreen; canary dextrin; C*Pharm; Crystal Gum; dextrinum; dextrinum album; Primogran W; starch gum; yellow dextrin; white dextrin.

Description: Dextrin is partially hydrolyzed maize (corn), potato or cassava starch. It is a white, pale yellow or brown-colored powder with a slight characteristic odor.

Chemical Name: Dextrin

Stiffening agent; suspending agent; tablet binder; tablet and capsule
diluent.

• Dextrin is a dextrose polymer used as an adhesive and stiffening agent for surgical dressings.

• It is also used as a tablet and capsule diluent; as a binder for tablet granulation; as a sugar-coating ingredient that serves as a plasticizer and adhesive; and as a thickening agent for suspensions.

• Additionally, dextrin has been used as a source of carbohydrate by people with special dietary requirements because it has a low electrolyte content and is free of lactose and sucrose.

• Dextrin is also used in cosmetics

Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Dextrin is generally regarded as a nontoxic and nonirritant material at the levels employed as an excipient. Larger quantities are used as a dietary supplement without adverse effects, although ingestion of very large quantities may be harmful.

Observe normal precautions appropriate to the circumstances and quantity of material handled. Dextrin may be irritant to the eyes. Eye protection, gloves, and a dust mask are recommended.

Dextrates; dextrose; glucose liquid; maltodextrin.