Regulatory guidelines dictate various stability testing protocols to ensure consistency and reliability in the results. The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines outline the requirements for stability testing, emphasizing a science-based approach and risk assessment to optimize stability testing protocols. These guidelines serve as a harmonized standard, helping facilitate international trade and ensuring that patients receive safe and effective medicines regardless of where they are produced.
- Herbal Extracts Certain herbs, like ginger and peppermint, are often included in digestive health supplements for their soothing properties and ability to aid digestion.
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients are the biologically active components in a medication that produce its intended therapeutic effects. While a drug may contain multiple ingredients, the API is the specific substance that delivers the desired health outcome. For instance, in a pain relief medication, the API might be acetaminophen, which interacts with the body to alleviate pain.