

Health
VITAMIN DRUGS
Definition: A vitamin drug is one whose formulation exceeds the limits authorized to be considered as a nutritional supplement or whose combination does not meet the characteristics of a product that supplements the diet.

ADVANTAGES OF REGISTRATION AS A VITAMIN DRUG VS A SUPPLEMENT
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More labeling freedom
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Better presentation in the medical world
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Advertisement benefits
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​Possibility of patent
Requirements:
ADMINISTRATIVE - LEGAL INFORMATION: (MODULE I)
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Manufacturing license
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Certificates of good manufacturing practice for raw materials and finished products or equivalent
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Free sales certificate or equivalent
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Authorization or representation letter
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Certificate of raw materials analysis
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​Pharmacology background in other countries
QUALITY INFORMATION
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Drug formulation
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Quality controls
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Specifications
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Analytical methods and validations
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Analysis certification
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Information on additives
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Description of the manufacturing process (flow, process and controls)
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Cover pages, manufacturing and conditioning orders for stability lots
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​Stability studies as per the Mexican regulation
BIBLIOGRAPHY (MODULE III)
Recent scientific, medical and technical bibliography to justify safety and efficiency; must be specific in:
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a) The pharmaceutical form
b) Therapeutic indication
c) Group, ages to which the product is directed
​d) Dose justification or clinical - preclinical studies
PRE-CLINICAL - CLINICAL STUDIES: (MODULE IV & V)
