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The ability of pectin to add viscosity and stabilize emulsions and suspensions is utilized in a number of liquid pharmaceutical preparations. Pectin is further reported to possess a number of valuable biological effects - the most well-known being an anti-diarrhea effect. Anti-diarrhea suspensions, powders or tablets often contain a mixture of kaolin, pectin and a antibiotic. Pectin is extensively used as a component in the adhesive part of ostomy rings. In this application the water binding effect and the ability to adhere to moist surfaces are utilized. Pectin is further non-irritating in contact with the skin, and certain bactericidal and wound healing effects have even been reported |
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