Australian Approved Name (AAN): Hydroxyapatite
Common name/s and synonyms: Decalcium dihydroxide hexakis(orthophosphate); Durapatite; Ossopan
Molecular formula: Ca5(PO4)3(OH)
Molecular weight: 502.31
Conversions (% calcium): 39.9
RDI for Calcium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 210mg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 270mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 500mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 700mg/day
Children – 9-11 years – 1000mg/day
Children – 12-18 years – 1300mg/day
Men – 19-70 years – 1000mg/day
Men – >70years – 1300mg/day
Women – 19-50 years – 1000mg/day
Women – >50 years – 1300mg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 14-18 years – 1300mg/day
Pregnancy & Lactation – 19-50 years – 1000mg/day
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient
TGA reference: British Approved Name issued by the British Pharmacopoeia Commission