Directly compressible lactose

For many tablet formulations, direct compression is the preferred method of production. Compared to the wet granulation process, direct compression offers you cost advantages due to a smaller number of processing steps and also offers improved stability by avoiding wet processing and drying steps. 

SuperTab® lactose for direct compression is developed to ensure excellent flow and compactibility of your powder mix.



Your choice of SuperTab® directly compressible lactose

SuperTab® SD spray dried lactose has excellent flow properties. The spherical particles contain fine crystals of α-lactose monohydrate and amorphous lactose to enhance compactibility.

SuperTab® AN anhydrous lactose consists of brittle agglomerates of microcrystals and has excellent compactibility. DMV-Fonterra Excipients offers both a regular and a high flow grade.

SuperTab® GR granulated lactose is a free flowing powder and shows consistent compaction over a wide range of humidities. Tablets produced with SuperTab® granulated lactose disintegrate quickly.


Only DMV-Fonterra Excipients offers the complete directly compressible lactose range. Our technical experts can assist you in choosing the best SuperTab® lactose for your application and can provide support with your specific formulation issues.