Pharmaceutical Lecithin

Lecithin Takes Over Important Tasks In The Pharmaceutical Sector

The importance of phospholipids, which are the main component of fractionated and highly purified lecithins, is increasing in the pharmaceutical industry. Their function as a technical excipient in the preparation of medicinal products is particularly appreciated.

Lecithins or their phospholipids can thus be used in many different applications and as components of active ingredients e.g.

• for stabilising the membrane function
• for treating arteriosclerosis
• for stabilising the lung surfactant
• for strengthening the constitution
• for treating fat metabolism disorders
• for the treatment of liver and bile diseases
• for improving the functioning of nerves and brain
• for checking the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood

The emulsifying and stabilising effect is particularly important when used as an excipient:

• as emulsifier for infusion solutions
• as lubricant and distribution agent for suppository masses
• for the synthesis of liposomes
• as stabiliser for suspensions and emulsions