Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic
Ammonium Phosphate, Monobasic (also known as ammonium dihydrogen phosphate) is a phosphorus-based compound primarily utilized in pharmaceutical formulations as a buffering agent and pH regulator. It is not typically prescribed as a standalone medication for treating medical conditions, but rather serves as an excipient or component in various preparations.
A phosphorus-containing compound mainly used as a buffering agent in pharmaceutical formulations rather than as a primary medication.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 314493
- Generic
- Ammonium Phosphate,Monobasic
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Not typically used as a primary therapeutic agent. When present in formulations, it may support stability and pH balance in certain oral, topical, or injectable preparations as directed by the manufacturer.
Functions primarily as a buffering agent to maintain stable pH levels in pharmaceutical formulations, helping ensure product stability and efficacy.
As a formulation component rather than an active drug, specific safety information should be referenced from the complete product label. Industrial and agricultural uses are distinct from pharmaceutical applications. Consult complete prescribing information for any specific product containing this compound.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 27, 2026. · Read our editorial policy