Forte BV - formulating technology & consultancy for pharma, food and cosmetics
ForTe bv is a subsidiary of the ForTe IQ group of companies based in The Netherlands involved in the development and licensing of pharmaceutical application forms and technologies.
The company was founded in February 2000 and has over 25 years of combined specialist
experience in product & formulation technology development for the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and food industries. Our team takes pride in a respectable and successful track record of current activities.
ForTe bv focuses on controlled release, instant suspension and taste masking technologies. It is capable of handling and coordinating projects from formulation design to EU MRP.
Specialised in the design, implementation and assessment of several application technologies and manufacturing techniques, we provide a range of “turn-key” project management and
consultancy services for national and international clients.
ForTe bv's philosophy is based on open communication and is aimed at building long-term business relations with our clients, thus being a “one-stop-shop” partner offering added value
development knowledge.
ForTe is constantly looking for new technologies and to license-out its developed (proven-concept) products and technologies.
1. Roxithromycin 50mg powder for suspension (bitter taste masked)
single dose granulate in sachet to be reconstituted by the patient in a cup 20-25ml regular tap water.
No preservatives added Indication: respiratory decease treatment in children.
2. Methadone 2mg/ml powder for suspension (bitter taste masked)
single dose powder mixture in sachet, to be reconstituted in a cup 20-25ml water.
No sugar or preservatives added. Indication: strong analgesic or substitution therapy heroin addicts
3. Tolbutamide 500-1000mg powder for suspension
single dose powder mixture in sachet, to be reconstituted in a cup 20-25ml water.
No sugar or preservatives added. Indication: treatment of diabetes
4. Mesalazine controlled release granulate (enteric coated)
single dose powder mixture in sachet, to be reconstituted in a cup 20-25ml water.
No sugar or preservatives added. Indication: treatment of Internal Bowel Disease.
5. Pivampicillin 6g in 30ml oral gel (veterinarian) (bitter taste masked)
single dose powder mixture in sachet, to be reconstituted into an oral gel. Indication: respiratory decease treatment in horses
Amstelfarma International Various topical applications Rx and OTC
Applied Pharma Research /international Pharma company Development of fast release delivery technology for solid dosage forms
Applied Pharma Research Development fast release (BA) liquid dosage form
/Ratiopharm
Aspen PharmaCare Development of various Generics Plus products
Pharmaton /Boehringer Development various solid dosage forms
Centrafarm Services Upgrading various solid dosage forms
Healthyfarm bv Development various new dosage forms
Lensvelt Medical bv Development solid dosage form.
Food Industry Inc Development solid dosage form.
Cablon Medical bv Development controlled release & taste masked solid dosage form
Will Pharma Development of reconstitutable suspension powder application
Tramedico Farma Development of various Rx solid dosage forms
AVEBE Technical Development new CR Pharmaceutical excipient
Alfasan Animal Healthcare Development of reconstitutable suspension powder application for veterinarian use
OJG Consumer Care Development novel soft gel dosage form
Martindale Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Development of taste masked reconstitutable suspension powder application
SPI Pharma Ltd Development of a number of reconstitutable suspension powder application
Phynova Ltd. Development of taste masked reconstitutable suspension powder application
Sama Pharmaceuticals Inc Development of taste masked reconstitutable suspension powder application
Various internationally situated undisclosed Pharmaceutical companies Dosage form development, Development/licensing Drug Delivery Technologies.
Viatris Manufacturing BV Development of ?Sustained release rectal delivery technology?
Rephartox bv Consultancy and Production Coordination
Asta Farma bv Development several solid dosage forms
Midas Pharma GmbH Development of various Generics Plus products
Generic “Gaviscon” powder for suspension equivalent
(alternative “rafting” effect using Forte’s suspension excipients)
single dose powder equivalent to 10ml suspension/sachet to be reconstituted in a cup 20-25ml water. No sugar or preservatives.
2. Generic “Maalox” powder for suspension equivalent
single dose powder equivalent to 10ml suspension/sachet to be reconstituted in a cup 15-20ml water. No sugar or preservatives.
3. Generic “Mylanta” powder for suspension equivalent
single dose powder equivalent to 10ml suspension/sachet to be reconstituted in a cup 15-20ml water. No sugar or preservatives.
4. Generic “Riopan” powder for suspension equivalent
single dose powder equivalent to 10ml suspension/sachet to be reconstituted in a cup 15-20ml water. No sugar or preservatives.
5. Paracetamol 125mg powder for suspension Kids - Alternative for current suspensions
(taste masked, flavouring available: Grape fruit, Banana, Strawberry, Orange)
single dose powder to be reconstituted in a cup 15-20ml water
No sugar or preservatives.
6. Ibuprofen 400mg powder for suspension (taste masked)
single dose powder to be reconstituted in a cup 80-100ml water
No sugar or preservatives.
7. Instant Coughing syrup, 3 types (Thyme, Althea, Liquorice (Mixtura Resolvens)
single dose powder equivalent to 10ml syrup/sachet, to be dissolved in a cup 15-20ml water.
No sugar or preservatives. Multi dose product possible adding dry preservative.
8. Lactulose 6 grams powder for suspension (OTC Laxative)
single dose powder to be reconstituted in 80-100ml water
9. Guar gum 500mg powder for suspension (slimming product)
single dose powder (3xday) to be reconstituted by patient in 80-100ml water.
No sugar or preservatives. Alternative to 3 x day 4 capsules
10. Multi mineral suspension powder for suspension (Fe 5mg –Zn 5mg – Ca 500mg – Mg 150mg)
single dose powder to be reconstituted by patient in a cup 20-25ml water.
No sugar or preservatives. Doses based on ½ RDA NL, adjustment to USA RDA possible.
11. Calcium 500mg/1000mg supplement powder for suspension
single dose powder to be reconstituted by patient in a cup 20-25ml water.
No sugar or preservatives.
12. Chisandra extract instant syrup (phytopharmaca)
single dose powder sachet, to be dissolved in a cup 15-20ml water.
No preservatives.
13. Instant powder Povidone Iodine (PVP-I) Solution, Shake & Use
Multi dose powder, based on a concentration of 10% Iodine. To be reconstituted in various volumes with regular tap water.
14. Instant powder Chlorhexidine Solution, Shake & Use
Multi dose powder. To be reconstituted in various volumes with regular tap water.
15. Generic “Listerine” mouth refreshing/disinfectant suspension
single dose powder equivalent to one “listerine” dosage/sachet, to be reconstituted in a cup
15-20ml water. No sugar, alcohol or preservatives.