Desiccant

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A drying agent. A desiccant absorbs moisture from the air and may be used inside the container of a drug product to protect medicine from damage due to moisture and humidity. Desiccants placed inside medicine containers may come in different shapes and sizes, including small packets (sachets) or cylindrical canisters. Desiccants inside medicine containers should not be removed and should not be ingested.

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