Gluconal® Pharmaceuticals :
Vitamins and Mineral Supplements (VMS)

PURAC's high quality standards and the inherent product attributes of gluconates give VMS and pharmaceutical manufacturers the high bioavailability required for their product delivery systems.

Calcium gluconate is widely used in the treatment or prevention of calcium deficiencies. It is used in either oral or injectable formulations. Other gluconate minerals, such as magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper and potassium are used to treat or prevent the deficiency of these minerals. They can be used in oral formulations such as tablets, capsules, sachets or syrups. Examples of minerals in VMS are: calcium gluconate tablets for osteoporosis prevention, magnesium gluconate tablets to combat stress; zinc gluconate tablets for cold relief, potassium gluconate as a diuretic, etc.

Gluconates are known for their:

  • High solubility

  • Neutral taste

  • High bioavailability

  • High biocompatibility

Product Range

  • CA  Calcium Gluconate

  • CADS  Calcium D Saccharate

  • CAMB  Calcium Boro Gluconate (for veterinary use only)

  • ZN  Zinc Gluconate

  • K  Potassium Gluconate

  • FE  Ferrous Gluconate

  • MG  Magnesium Gluconate

  • CU  Copper Gluconate

  • MN  Manganese Gluconate