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Phosphate Buffer Saline (PBS),

Shire · Phase 3 active Small molecule

PBS is a buffered saline solution that maintains physiological pH and osmolarity, serving as a vehicle or diluent rather than an active pharmaceutical agent.

At a glance

Generic namePhosphate Buffer Saline (PBS),
SponsorShire
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Phosphate Buffer Saline is a standard laboratory and clinical reagent composed of sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, and potassium phosphate that creates an isotonic, pH-neutral environment. It is not a drug with a therapeutic mechanism of action, but rather a formulation excipient or delivery vehicle commonly used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, cell culture, and clinical applications to maintain biological stability and compatibility.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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