The Difference between FDF and API Products

In the pharmaceutical industry, you may hear the terms "FDF" and "API" that are often used to refer to products.

Of course, within the industry itself, we understand this type of jargon, but of course we can see that the general public is at a loss when they see these acronyms.

For reference, they represent "finished dosage form" and "active drug ingredient" respectively.

It is true that the world of solid dose production can be quite technical and complex, but if our work is so opaque and confusing, it makes no sense.

In this case, we will use this article to discuss the differences between FDF and API and how the two drug preparation processes relate to each other.

 

 

What is FDF?

FDF stands for finished product dosage form, which refers to the actual finished product used for consumption. FDF can take many forms, including solid tablets or capsules, liquid solutions or other types. FDF usually contains API and various inactive components. So, in this case, the next time you see "FDF" when you mention a drug, you will know that the term refers only to the physical form of the drug produced for sale at any pharmacy where the customer is shopping.

 

What is API?

We only quote API or active drug ingredients, but we can describe them in more detail here. At the most basic level, API is the ingredient of a drug that has the desired effect on the consumer's body. For example, the drug acetaminophen is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter painkillers. API contrasts with inactive ingredients that are necessary for drug production but have no effect on what consumers are trying to change. A dye is an example of an inactive ingredient that can be used in pills to give it a certain color. Although inactive ingredients do not play any role in drugs that make you feel better, they can have side effects on the body. Read about the possible side effects of the next prescription drug container to see how these ingredients affect you.

 

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We hope this article will give you an understanding of the basic subject areas of pharmaceutical preparations, namely API and FDF.

If you read the definitions and explanations above carefully, you will find that although FDF and API are conceptually completely different, they are almost inextricably linked in the development and production of drugs.