How manufacturers customize tablet supplements

Tablets have the same advantages as capsules in terms of portability, storage, and consumption. In terms of processing, their technology is also very suitable for large-scale batch production. Therefore, in the source factories of private label or white label products, chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, or swallowable tablets have become one of the preferred dosage forms for various vitamins and minerals. So, How do manufacturers customize tablet supplements? The answer should be obtained from two perspectives: the factory's production capacity and your customized product scheme.

Product parameters required for tablet supplement manufacturing

1. Main Ingredient Composition: Powder compression tablets usually require the addition of auxiliary ingredients such as binders, lubricants, and disintegrants to ensure the compressibility of the raw materials, thereby accurately controlling the dissolution time limit and hardness of the tablets. Therefore, there needs to be a clear restriction parameter for the proportion of main ingredients, so that the supplement factory can conduct sample testing and production.

2. Taste and Flavor: Chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, and orally disintegrating tablets are three types of products with strict requirements for taste. You need to provide a clear customization plan to the supplement factory for product sampling, so that the processing factory has accurate experimental directions and can quickly complete product testing for various fruit flavors that meet your requirements.

3. Tablet Weight: Under normal circumstances, once the main and auxiliary ingredients are successfully proportioned, tablets of various specifications (0.15-4 grams per tablet) can be compressed into shape. You also need to consider the content of the main ingredients in the tablets, the characteristics of the target population, and the differentiated consumption methods such as chewing, swallowing, or orally disintegrating, to determine the weight of each tablet unit, so that the factory has clear production parameters. Additionally, the tablet specifications will also be reflected on the label.

4. Tablet Shape: The shape of the tablets is an important aspect for adding brand elements to the product. You can choose round, oval, triangular, or other custom shapes based on the preferences of your target audience. Additionally, you can add your own brand logo or text on the surface of the tablets according to your product planning. The processing factory will customize exclusive stamping molds to meet your specific tablet shape requirements, so there may be some mold customization costs involved.

5. Coating Options: Enteric coating, gastro-resistant coating, film coating, or sugar coating are the four commonly used coating options for tablet supplement products. A properly applied coating not only masks any undesirable taste or odor of the product, prevents powder loss due to insufficient stickiness of the ingredients, but also isolates the active ingredients from air, protecting them within the tablet. For most nutritional dietary supplement products, coating is one of the methods to enhance product aesthetics.

6. Packaging Solutions: Sealing in aluminum foil bags, bottling, or blister packaging are the mainstream packaging solutions for tablet supplement manufacturing. However, the choice of packaging also needs to consider factors such as the customized tablet shape and the characteristics presented by the semi-finished product. For example, if the tablets have a novel shape with sharp edges, it's not advisable to use large bottle packaging to prevent them from colliding and breaking. Similarly, blister packaging may not be suitable for tablets prone to normal powder loss.

After the tablet supplement manufacturer has obtained the customization requirements in the above six aspects, your product production requirements are basically clear. However, to receive an accurate and detailed quotation from the factory, you also need to specify your customized processing quantity in the order. The matching between your customized quantity and the factory's minimum order quantity directly affects the quotation from the supplement contract manufacturer.

Customized process for tablet supplements

Step 1: Explain your tablet supplement customization plan: requirements for shape, specifications, ingredient content, taste, packaging, and processing quantity.

Step 2: Factory Provides Product Sampling and Collaboration Proposal: The tablet supplement manufacturer offers tailored contract manufacturing solutions based on your requirements.

Step 3: Factory Provides Samples and Quotations Await Confirmation: You need to review and confirm the sampling products and contract manufacturing project quotations provided by the tablet supplement manufacturer, and promptly provide feedback to the factory.

Step 4: Both Parties Discuss and Confirm Cooperation After Determining Shipping Time: During this period, you may conduct on-site visits to the factory to ascertain the manufacturer's actual production capacity based on your needs.

This Chinese tablet supplement manufacturer holds GMP, ISO22000, and FDA certifications. With mature processing techniques for chewable tablets, effervescent tablets, and other nutritional supplements, they offer customization services for both white label and private label products. We are a nutritional dietary supplement manufacturer with 11 years of industry experience.