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Is Potassium Aminosalicylate vegetarian?

Potassium Aminosalicylate

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Potassium aminosalicylate is the potassium salt of para-aminosalicylic acid, a synthetic antibacterial agent historically used to treat tuberculosis.

Also known as Aminosalicylate potassium
INCI name Potassium Aminosalicylate
CAS number 133-09-5
EC number 205-090-7
CosIng ID 81036
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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