Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation or
Technology
Methylparaben is widely used as an antimicrobial preservative in
cosmetics, food products, and pharmaceutical formulations; see
Table I. It may be used either alone or in combination with other
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parabens or with other antimicrobial agents. In cosmetics,
methylparaben is the most frequently used antimicrobial preservative.(1)
The parabens are effective o