Lactose monohydrate

Lactose monohydrate (CAS 64044-51-5) is a natural milk-derived sugar supplied as a crystalline powder across food and pharmaceutical markets. Grades such as Pharmatose DCL 11 and Pharmatose 90M are recognized specifications in tablet manufacturing. Zeparox designates a specific milling grade for dry powder inhalation. Its primary industrial role is as a carrier, diluent, and mild sweetener rather than a primary flavoring agent in most commercial applications.

In solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturing, it functions as a tablet filler and binder, providing compressibility and flow properties that support high-speed tableting lines. These features are essential for modern production. Inhalation-grade variants are used in dry powder inhalers as a carrier particle to deliver active pharmaceutical ingredients to the lungs. In food production, it acts as a mild sweetener and bulking agent.

Common food uses include infant formula, confectionery coatings, and dairy-based products. Nutraceutical and supplement manufacturers use it as a diluent in capsule and sachet formulations where a clean flavor profile is required. The material is supplied as a white crystalline powder in a range of particle size distributions tailored to end-use requirements. Established quality standards include Ph. Eur., USP/NF, BP, and FCC.

These certifications cover both pharmaceutical and food applications globally. Inhalation-specific and direct-compression grades are available for specialized manufacturing processes to ensure consistent performance and safety.