Umang Budhraja¹, Komal Kamble¹, Manish Sharma³ and Anamika Mishra³

¹Director at Umang global Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai, India
²Product Manager - Umang Global Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India
³Research Executive - Umang Global Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India

*Corresponding Author: Anamika Mishra, Research executive - Umang Global Pvt Ltd, Mumbai, India.

Received: June 03, 2025; Published: June 16, 2025

Abstract

Shilajit, a well-known Ayurvedic rasayana, has traditionally been consumed in various forms, including resin, and powder. This study explores the innovation behind Shilajit SR pellets, which were created to address common consumer concerns such as bitter taste, messy handling, and frequent dosing. These sustained-release pellets provide controlled absorption, improved handling, taste masking, and convenient once-a-day use. The SR pellets, developed by Umang Global Pvt Ltd, were evaluated against traditional Shilajit products for assay value, fulvic acid content, and dissolution profiles. Laboratory testing confirmed consistent active ingredient levels and extended-release performance, which promotes long-lasting energy, endurance, and wellness. Shilajit SR pellets provide a modern, user-friendly solution that bridges traditional Ayurveda and contemporary lifestyle needs by adapting to tablets, capsules, gummies, and drinks. This research study concludes that Shilajit SR pellets are a pharmaceutically superior and user-friendly alternative that combines traditional medicine with modern drug delivery technologies [1,2].

Keywords: Shilajit SR Pellets; Comparison Study; Release Profile; Shilajit Formulations; Improved Handling; Sustained Release Formulations

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Citation

Citation: Anamika Mishra., et al. “Development and Assessment of Shilajit Sustained-Release Pellets as an Optimized Alternative to Traditional Dosage Forms". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 9.7 (2025): 03-10.

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