Definition: Substances added to pharmaceutical preparations to protect them from chemical change or microbial action. They include ANTI-BACTERIAL AGENTS and antioxidants.
D25-26 qualif; DF: PRESERVATIVES PHARM
See AlsoAntioxidants
Other names Pharmaceutic Aids (Preservatives); Preservatives, Pharmaceutic; Preservative, Pharmaceutical; Preservative, Pharmaceutic; Pharmaceutical Preservatives; Pharmaceutical Preservative; Pharmaceutic Preservatives; Pharmaceutic Preservative