Lactose monohydrate

Lactose monohydrate (CAS 64044-51-5) is a natural milk-derived sugar; a crystalline powder used in food and pharmaceutical markets.

Where is Lactose monohydrate used?

• Pharmaceutical tablets: filler and binder providing compressibility and flow for high-speed tableting
• Dry powder inhalers: carrier particle delivering active pharmaceutical ingredients to the lungs
• Food: mild sweetener and bulking agent in infant formula, confectionery coatings and dairy-based products
• Nutraceutical and supplement capsules and sachets: diluent with a clean flavor profile
• It serves primarily as a carrier, diluent and mild sweetener rather than a primary flavoring agent.

Good to know: Grades such as Pharmatose DCL 11 and Pharmatose 90M are recognized tablet-manufacturing specifications; Zeparox designates a specific milling grade for dry powder inhalation. Quality standards include Ph. Eur., USP/NF, BP and FCC.

Commercial specifications

• Range of particle size distributions tailored to end-use requirements
• Inhalation-specific and direct-compression grades available