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(57) [Summary] A pharmaceutical additive characterized by containing trehalose in the form of powder that passes through a 200-mesh (74 μm) sieve as an active ingredient. [Effect] The pharmaceutical additive of the present invention is a colorless, transparent, and less viscous aqueous solution that dissolves well in water, and has a slight sweetness and is excellent in taking feeling. It has excellent moldability and good fluidity. Furthermore, the pharmaceutical additive of the present invention is pharmaceutically stable, has low reactivity with the active ingredient, and does not cause a change in blending. It has the above advantages and can be used for various additives including excipients for solid preparations and liquid preparations. |