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Table 1 Ingredients of topical formulations containing ibuprofen 5%

From: The effect of formulation vehicles on the in vitro percutaneous permeation of ibuprofen

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IbutopĀ® gel

IbutopĀ® cream

Ibuprofen solution

Active ingredient

Ibuprofen 5%

Ibuprofen 5%

Ibuprofen 5%

Excipients

Dimethyl isosorbide

Sodium methyl hydroxybenzoate

Phosphate buffered saline (pH 7.4)

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2-Propanol

Medium chain triglycerides

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Poloxamer

Glycerol-monostearate

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Medium chain triglycerides

Macrogol stearate 1500

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Lavender oil

Macrogol stearate 5000

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Orange blossom

Propylenglycol

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Purified water

Xanthan gum

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Purified water

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