Magnesium stearate: an underestimated allergen

A. Tammaro, C. Abruzzese, A. Narcisi, G. Cortesi, F. Persechino, F.R. Parisella, S. Persechino

Article ID: 6188
Vol 26, Issue 4, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54517/jbrha6188
Received: 8 January 2013; Accepted: 8 January 2013; Available online: 8 January 2013; Issue release: 8 January 2013

Abstract

Magnesium stearate is a substance often used as a diluent in the manufacture of medical tablets, capsules and powders. Moreover it is usually found as a food additive or pharmaceutical excipient. We report the first case of a 28 years old woman affected by an allergic reaction from this substance with an urticarial manifestation.


Keywords

magnesium stearate;urticarial rash;food additive;pharmaceutical excipient


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