Phenylephrine is a decongestant that helps relieve a blocked nose. In India it is sold almost entirely in cough and cold combinations, as tablets for adults and as syrups and drops for children.
General physicians, paediatricians and ENT doctors write these products, and chemists also sell them directly when customers ask for cold medicines. Sales rise sharply in winter and the monsoon, so planning stock by season matters more here than in most therapy areas.
Cold combinations and formats listed
Phenylephrine products on this portal come as tablets, syrups and suspensions, drops, dry syrup and capsules. The usual partners are:
- Chlorpheniramine
- Paracetamol
- Dextromethorphan
- Cetirizine
Paediatric drops combining phenylephrine with an antihistamine are a familiar product in child specialist clinics.
Picking a respiratory franchise company
Fixed dose combinations in the cough and cold space face regular regulatory review, so ask the company to show current approval for every composition it sells. Look for a range that covers adult tablets, children's syrups and drops, plus cough syrups and antihistamines. Compare PTR and margin. Ask about stock availability in peak season, because a company that runs out in December costs you sales. Fix the monopoly area in writing, check bottle and cap quality, and settle the expiry return rules.
Making a phenylephrine product under your brand
Share the full combination, the form, bottle or strip size, and flavour for syrups and drops. Confirm the manufacturer holds product permission for that exact combination. Ask for MOQ, cost per unit and production time, and plan the order so stock arrives before the season starts. Choose PET or glass bottles and measuring cups or droppers. Request stability data and batch certificates. Keep your drug licence, GST and trademark papers ready.
Order timing is the main lesson in this category: stock that arrives after the cold weather often waits months for the next season.
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