Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP
Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP is a high-purity, pharmaceutical-grade inorganic compound widely used as an antacid, magnesium supplement, and excipient. Compliant with British Pharmacopoeia (BP) and European Pharmacopoeia (EP) standards, it ensures consistent quality, safety, and performance for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations.
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What is Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP
Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP is a dense, white, odourless powder with excellent chemical stability and a high magnesium content. It is manufactured to meet strict pharmacopoeial standards, making it suitable for use in regulated pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications. The “heavy” grade refers to its higher bulk density, which improves handling, flow properties, and blending in tablet and capsule formulations.
This grade is valued for its neutralising properties and its role as a reliable magnesium source. It offers excellent compatibility with a wide range of active ingredients and excipients, ensuring formulation flexibility. In addition to its functional performance, Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP provides long shelf life and stability under standard storage conditions, making it a dependable choice for manufacturers focused on quality and regulatory compliance.
- High Purity
- Nutraceutical
- Pharmaceutical Grade
- Pharma Excipient
- BP/EP Compliant
- Magnesium Supplement
- Antacid
- Tablet Formulation
- Mineral Fortification
Applications & Functionalities
Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP serves multiple roles across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. It is commonly used as an antacid to neutralise stomach acid, providing relief from indigestion and heartburn. As a magnesium supplement, it supports normal muscle, nerve, and metabolic functions, making it a key ingredient in dietary supplements. Functionally, it acts as a pH regulator, stabiliser, and bulking agent in solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. Its high bulk density improves compressibility and ensures uniform distribution of active ingredients during manufacturing. Additionally, it can function as an absorbent and anti-caking agent, supporting product stability and flow in powdered formulations.
Magnesium Oxide Heavy BP/EP serves multiple roles across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations. It is commonly used as an antacid to neutralise stomach acid, providing relief from indigestion and heartburn. As a magnesium supplement, it supports normal muscle, nerve, and metabolic functions, making it a key ingredient in dietary supplements. Functionally, it acts as a pH regulator, stabiliser, and bulking agent in solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules. Its high bulk density improves compressibility and ensures uniform distribution of active ingredients during manufacturing. Additionally, it can function as an absorbent and anti-caking agent, supporting product stability and flow in powdered formulations.
Common applications include:
- Pharmaceutical tablets
- capsules
- dietary supplements
- antacid formulations
- mineral fortification
- powder blends.
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