SAFE
Coating agents (film coatings)
HPMC, PEG, TiO2 film coating systems
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
280
About
Film coating systems applied to tablets for taste masking, moisture protection, and appearance. May contain HPMC, PEG, pigments (iron oxides, TiO2), and plasticisers. TiO2 content decreasing due to EU ban.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Individual component safety profiles apply. TiO2: EU banned in food from August 2022 (E171) — ensure reformulated coatings. HPMC/PEG: very safe. Iron oxide pigments: safe. Total coating weight typically <3-5% of tablet weight.
🏷️ Other Names
HPMC, PEG, TiO2 film coating systems