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Table 3 Composition of hypotonic and isotonic formulations of ciclesonide.

From: Uptake and metabolism of ciclesonide and retention of desisobutyryl-ciclesonide for up to 24 hours in rabbit nasal mucosa

Composition, % weight

Hypotonic

Isotonic

Crystalline cellulose/Carmellose sodium

1.7

1.7

Ciclesonide

0.0714

0.0714

HPMC

0.1

0.1

Glucose

4.75

-

pH

4.53

4.54

Viscosity (mPa/s)

94

76

Osmolality (mOsm)

324

33

  1. HPMC = Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.