Agar Agar Pharmaceutical Grade is widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for formulation suspension with a uniform viscous consistency. Agar Agar is useful as a laxative. When hydrated it provides smooth, non-irritant bulk in digestive tract. It is also used in preparation of emulsions, suspensions, capsules and suppositories in surgical lubricants and as a suspending agent for Barium Sulphate Radiology.