Lactose monohydrate

لاكتوز أحادي الماء

KindExcipient
ClassFiller / diluent
SynonymsAlpha-lactose monohydrate, Milk sugar, Pharmatose
Common uses / formsFiller in tablets/capsules; sieved and milled grades for granulation; 5–80% w/w
PropertiesCrystalline disaccharide; grades by mesh (e.g. 200-mesh); good flow of coarse grades; reducing sugar
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP, IP
Sourcing originsEU
Dominant inbound routeEU
Indicative price band$ (< $10 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesMaillard reaction with primary-amine APIs; not for lactose-intolerant/genetic labeling markets
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Filler / diluent)

Microcrystalline cellulose · Spray-dried lactose · Anhydrous lactose · Mannitol · Dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate · Dibasic calcium phosphate anhydrous

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Cite as: AUPAM Experts' Office, Lactose monohydrate — sourcing profile (Excipient) — AUPAM Data Bank, retrieved 2026-08-31, https://aupameo.org/datasets/databank/e-lactose-monohydrate.html