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Almond Oil may be used at 5% in Fatty Acid suppository bases to help prevent cracking.

Check out our new innovative suppository shells by FagronLab. Ease of filling due to our multipurpose stand as well a seal to prevent contamination and leakage if they are placed on their side

When making combination topical solutions or foams for alopecia, selecting the correct pH range for optimal stability and solubility is crucial. Make sure you verify the appropriate pH stability range of all APIs while designing your preparation.

When formulating your topical toe nail fungus solutions please keep in mind the possible addition of Ibuprofen as it does have some antifungal properties on its own but also can synergize the effect of various antifungal drugs.  And by all means consider using DMSO as your solvent due to its ability to help penetrate the nail.

When preparing powder blends, such as dilutions, consider using a tracer dye to visually check the homogeneity of the preparation.

Some liquid chemicals items are known to congeal in shipping during winter months and may partially freeze. The chemicals are not affected by freezing and will return to normal appearance upon gentle heating in a water bath with the lid of to vent.

Suppositories falling apart? One common reason suppositories fall apart is dramatic temperature swings during the cooling process. For best results, allow suppositories to cool completely and solidify at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator.

For optimal mixing of creams it should be compounded using mechanical mixing devices that ensure thorough mixing and product high shearing forces. Such devices would be an Unguator Electronic Mortar and Pestle combined with an Ointment Mill.

Latanoprost, USP is available as a viscous liquid which can be a challenge to work with. If you need to make a dilution of latanoprost, consider using a rinsing procedure with your chosen solvent to ensure that you don’t leave any behind in your weigh boat.