SAFE
Glazing agents
Shellac, carnauba wax, beeswax coatings
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
1
About
Coatings applied to tablets, capsules, and confectionery for appearance and moisture protection. Includes shellac, carnauba wax, beeswax, and polyethylene glycol. Source considerations apply.
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.
📊 Effectiveness
Rheumatoid arthritis
Evidence Grade B · 14 studies · n=1,800
Eczema
Evidence Grade B · 18 studies · n=2,200
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
See individual glazing agent entries. Shellac: not vegan. Beeswax: not vegan. Carnauba wax: vegan. PEG-based glazing: PEG allergy consideration.
🏷️ Other Names
Shellac, carnauba wax, beeswax coatings