TABLE III

Security Factors of Different Pharmaceutical Forms (9, 33)

Pharmaceutical FormSecurity Factor (F)
Investigation, allergenic or toxic products100.000 to 10.000
Parenteral products10.000 to 5.000
Opthalmic products5.000 to 1.000
Oral products (tablets, capsules, etc.)1.000 to 5.000
Topical products (creams, emulsions, etc.)100 to 1.000