compound formulation

[/ˈkɒmpaʊnd fɔːrmjuˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: compound formulations / formulações compostas
formulação composta
1. A mixture or combination of multiple active ingredients or components carefully blended together according to a specific formula or recipe
The pharmaceutical company developed a new compound formulation that combines three active ingredients to treat hypertension.
A empresa farmacêutica desenvolveu uma nova formulação composta que combina três ingredientes ativos para tratar a hipertensão.
2. In chemistry and pharmaceuticals, a preparation made by combining two or more substances in precise proportions
The compound formulation was tested extensively before receiving regulatory approval.
A formulação composta foi testada extensivamente antes de receber aprovação regulatória.
3. A complex product composition designed to achieve specific therapeutic or functional effects
This skincare compound formulation contains vitamins, minerals, and plant extracts.
Esta formulação composta de cuidados com a pele contém vitaminas, minerais e extratos vegetais.
This term is prevalent in Brazil's growing pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, particularly in São Paulo and the surrounding regions. It reflects the importance of Brazil's role in drug manufacturing and the emphasis on innovation in formulation science. The term is used formally in regulatory documents, scientific publications, and corporate communications across both Brazilian Portuguese and Portuguese from Portugal.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
compound preparationcomposite formulationmulti-component mixtureblended formulacomplex formulation
Antonyms / Antônimos
single-ingredient formulamonotherapysimple formulation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
formulação composta
Standard term used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries
São Paulo
formulação composta / formulação combinada
Both terms are commonly used in the pharmaceutical hub of Brazil
Portugal
formulação composta
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard terminology in European pharmaceutical context
USA English
compound formulation
Commonly used in FDA regulatory documents and pharmaceutical literature

Related Words

pharmaceutical formulationdrug compositionactive ingredientexcipientbioavailabilitysynergistic effect

Related Idioms & Phrases

compound formulation patent
compound formulation development
proprietary compound formulation
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