Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Widely used as a well-tolerated and bioavailable iron source
Causes less gastrointestinal irritation than ferrous sulphate, improving patient compliance
Organic gluconate ligand enhances solubility and palatability, reducing metallic taste
Commonly applied in hematinic formulations, multivitamin–mineral products, and iron supplements
Compatible with vitamins (vitamin C, folic acid, B₁₂), minerals, and herbal extracts
Demonstrates good stability in solid dosage forms and oral liquids when protected from moisture and oxidation
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Tablets and capsules
Syrups, drops, and oral liquids
Powders, granules, and sachets
Dry syrups
Multivitamin–mineral premixes
Pediatric and geriatric nutrition formulations
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
Available in grades compliant or aligned with USP / EP / BP / IP / FCC
Yellowish-grey to greenish-yellow crystalline powder
Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in alcohol
Sensitive to oxidation; appropriate antioxidants and packaging recommended
Manufactured in GMP-certified facilities with batch-wise traceability and validated analytical testing
Animal-Origin Declaration:
100% non-animal origin
Free from BSE/TSE, GMO, and allergen risks
Manufacturing Support:
Supplied with COA, SDS/MSDS, TDS, specification sheet, assay method, and origin declaration
Technical support for iron equivalence calculations, formulation optimization, and stability control
Regulatory and documentation support available for global resale, export, and international distribution
Suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food supplement, and healthcare product manufacturing worldwide, subject to local regulatory approvals
Important Note:
Ferrous gluconate offers a good balance of bioavailability and gastrointestinal tolerance among oral iron salts. Final dosage and labeling must strictly comply with country-specific iron RDA and UL limits for safe global distribution.
