Tablet excipients Definitions:Excipients are components of tablets that have a role other than the therapeutic effect. The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC)lists general categories of excipients: Fillers (diluents) Binders and moistening agents -Disintegrants Lubricants Flavoring agents Film formers -Printing inks Opacifiers Tablet excipients • Definitions: Excipients are components of tablets that have a role other than the therapeutic effect. • The International Pharmaceutical Excipients Council (IPEC) lists general categories of excipients: – Fillers (diluents) – Binders and moistening agents – Disintegrants – Lubricants – Flavoring agents – Film formers – Printing inks – Opacifiers