Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) — Pharma Grade Supplier, Hyderabad
Product Overview
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) is the animal-derived, biologically superior form of Vitamin D synthesised in human skin upon UV exposure. It is more potent and has a longer half-life than Vitamin D2, making it the preferred form for pharmaceutical bone health treatments, immunity supplements, and combination Calcium + D3 formulations. Available as pure crystalline and in stabilised oil/powder dispersions.
Specifications
| CAS Number | 67-97-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₂₇H₄₄O |
| Molecular Weight | 384.64 g/mol |
| Appearance | White to slightly yellowish powder |
| Potency | 40,000,000 IU/g |
| Assay | 97.0–103.0% |
| Source | Lanolin (animal-derived) |
| Grades | IP / BP / EP / USP |
| Packaging | 100 g / 500 g / 1 kg |
Applications
- Bone health and osteoporosis supplement formulations
- Calcium + Vitamin D3 combination tablets
- Immunity and immune support nutraceuticals
- Vitamin D deficiency pharmaceutical treatment
- Multivitamin tablet and capsule formulations
- Food and dairy Vitamin D3 fortification
Why Source from Surravi Phharma?
- Ready stock maintained in our centralised AC warehouse, Hyderabad
- IP / BP / EP / USP grades available
- Complete documentation: COA, MSDS, Regulatory certifications
- Flexible quantities — lab scale to bulk commercial
- Prompt delivery with pan India logistics support
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) pharma grade in Hyderabad?
Surravi Phharma supplies Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) in IP, BP, EP, and USP grades in Hyderabad. Available in 100 g, 500 g, and 1 kg packaging. Also available in oil dispersion and dry powder (resin-coated) forms for different formulation needs. Call +91 8008002576 for pricing and documentation.
What are the different forms of Vitamin D3 available for pharmaceutical formulation?
Vitamin D3 is available in several formulation forms: pure crystalline Cholecalciferol powder (100,000–1,000,000 IU/g) for direct use in capsule fills; oil-based D3 dispersed in vegetable or MCT oil (typically 100,000 IU/g) for softgel capsules and oral drops; dry powder forms with D3 adsorbed on starch, sugar, or hydroxypropyl starch (40,000–500,000 IU/g) for tablet formulations; and water-dispersible D3 emulsions for aqueous liquid formulations. The appropriate form depends on your dosage form and formulation.
What is the Vitamin D3 deficiency situation in India and what does this mean for supplement demand?
India paradoxically has one of the highest rates of Vitamin D deficiency globally — an estimated 70–90% of the population has insufficient Vitamin D levels (< 30 ng/mL), despite abundant sunshine. This is attributed to indoor lifestyles, darker skin pigmentation requiring more UV exposure, vegetarian diets low in Vitamin D, and cultural practices limiting sun exposure. This creates massive demand for Vitamin D3 supplement raw materials in India. The Indian pharmaceutical and nutraceutical supplement market for Vitamin D3 is one of the fastest growing in the world.
What is the safe upper intake limit for Vitamin D3 supplementation?
The ICMR Tolerable Upper Intake Level for Vitamin D is 2,000–4,000 IU/day for adults. The global Endocrine Society's UL is 10,000 IU/day. Vitamin D toxicity (hypercalcaemia) is not seen at doses below 10,000 IU/day in most individuals and generally only occurs with sustained doses above 50,000 IU/day without medical supervision. Standard OTC supplements in India contain 400–2,000 IU/day. Pharmaceutical prescription doses of 60,000 IU weekly (Indian cholecalciferol sachets) are widely used for deficiency treatment under medical supervision.
Can Calcium and Vitamin D3 be formulated together in a single tablet?
Yes. Calcium + Vitamin D3 combination tablets are one of the most widely sold pharmaceutical formulations globally for bone health, osteoporosis prevention, and calcium deficiency. Common combinations include Calcium Carbonate 500 mg + Vitamin D3 250 IU, and Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg + Vitamin D3 500 IU per tablet. Key formulation consideration: Vitamin D3 is fat-soluble and must be uniformly dispersed in the tablet matrix, typically as a dry powder form or pre-adsorbed onto a carrier. We supply both Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 to formulate these combination products.