Description
Technical & Manufacturing Relevance:
Widely used as a well-tolerated iron source with reduced gastrointestinal irritation compared to ferrous sulphate
Citrate complex improves solubility and palatability, minimizing metallic taste
Common ingredient in liquid iron tonics, syrups, drops, and pediatric formulations
Exhibits good compatibility with vitamins, minerals, and herbal actives in multinutrient products
Provides stable performance in oral liquids and solid dosage forms when protected from moisture
Suitable for formulations aimed at iron-deficiency anemia management with better patient compliance
Applicable Dosage Forms:
Syrups, tonics, and oral liquids
Drops (pediatric and geriatric use)
Tablets and capsules
Dry syrups
Multivitamin–mineral formulations
Pharmacopoeial / Quality Notes:
Available in grades aligned with USP / EP / BP / IP / FCC
Brownish-red or greenish powder (grade dependent)
Freely soluble in water; practically insoluble in alcohol
Sensitive to light and moisture; requires appropriate packaging
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 stability, and taste masking
Regulatory and documentation support available for global resale, export, and international distribution
Suitable for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and healthcare product manufacturing worldwide, subject to local regulatory approvals
Important Note:
Ferric ammonium citrate is a commonly used, low-irritation iron complex, especially suitable for liquid and pediatric iron formulations. Final dosage must strictly comply with country-specific iron RDA and UL limits for safe global distribution.
