Child healthcare is one of the steadiest segments of the Indian pharma market. Fever, cough, infections, allergy, vomiting and nutritional gaps bring children to the clinic all year round, so a well-planned pediatric range gives a PCD franchise partner regular, repeat business. Below are 10 widely used pediatric products across the main therapeutic groups: fever and pain, antibiotics, cough and allergy, gastro care and nutrition. For each one we list the brand name, composition, dosage form, manufacturer or marketer, category, uses and a short description.

10 Pediatric Medicines to Consider for Your PCD Pharma Portfolio

Below are 10 pediatric medicines that you can consider adding to your PCD pharma portfolio. The selection includes commonly used categories such as syrups, drops, suspensions, and other formulations designed for pediatric use. A well-balanced product range can help you cater to different requirements while strengthening your presence in the pediatric healthcare segment.

1. P-125 Suspension

Brand name	P-125 Suspension
Composition	Paracetamol 125 mg per 5 ml
Dosage form	Oral suspension, 60 ml bottle
Category	Analgesic and antipyretic (fever and pain)
Manufactured / marketed by	Apex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Chennai (Guindy), Tamil Nadu
Common uses	Fever, mild to moderate pain, headache, toothache and body ache linked to common cold
Prescription status	Doctor-recommended; confirm schedule on label
Description	P-125 is a paracetamol suspension in a flavoured base, made for children who cannot swallow tablets. Paracetamol lowers fever by acting on the brain’s heat-regulating centre and eases pain by raising the pain threshold. It is one of the most commonly stocked pediatric products because fever is among the most frequent reasons parents see a doctor. A PCD partner can use it as a high-frequency, low-ticket line that builds regular repeat orders from chemists. It should never be combined with other paracetamol-containing products, because overdose can damage the liver.

2. Victoclav-457 Dry Syrup

Brand name	Victoclav-457 Dry Syrup
Composition	Amoxycillin 400 mg + Clavulanic Acid 57 mg (strength basis per 5 ml after reconstitution; confirm on label)
Dosage form	Dry syrup (powder for oral suspension)
Category	Antibiotic (penicillin with beta-lactamase inhibitor)
Manufactured / marketed by	Bioshine Healthcare (marketer); manufacturing site as printed on the label
Common uses	Bacterial infections of the ear, throat, chest, sinuses, skin and urinary tract caused by susceptible organisms
Prescription status	Prescription medicine (Schedule H)
Description	Victoclav-457 pairs amoxycillin with clavulanic acid. Clavulanic acid protects amoxycillin from enzymes that some bacteria produce, so the antibiotic keeps working against organisms that would resist amoxycillin alone. The dry-syrup format stays stable until it is mixed with water, then gives a ready-to-use liquid with a child-friendly taste. Pediatricians prescribe this class widely for respiratory and ear infections, which makes it a core product in any pediatric range. As with every antibiotic, it should be given only on a doctor’s prescription and the full course should be completed.

3. Evaxpod-CV 100 Dry Syrup

Brand name	Evaxpod-CV 100 Dry Syrup
Composition	Cefpodoxime Proxetil 100 mg + Clavulanic Acid 62.5 mg
Dosage form	Dry syrup (powder for oral suspension)
Category	Antibiotic (third-generation cephalosporin with beta-lactamase inhibitor)
Manufactured / marketed by	Pharvax Biosciences
Common uses	Respiratory tract, ENT, skin and urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
Prescription status	Prescription medicine (Schedule H)
Description	Evaxpod-CV 100 combines cefpodoxime proxetil, a third-generation cephalosporin, with clavulanic acid. The combination widens the range of bacteria covered and helps when simple antibiotics have not worked. Doctors usually keep this type of product for infections where a stronger or second-line choice is needed, so it complements a first-line amoxicillin-clavulanate product in the same portfolio. For a franchise partner, having both in the catalogue lets the field team serve pediatricians who prefer either class. It is a prescription-only antibiotic and must be used exactly as directed by the treating doctor.

4. Justkof-L Junior Syrup

Brand name	Justkof-L Junior Syrup
Composition	Levosalbutamol 0.5 mg + Ambroxol 15 mg + Guaiphenesin 50 mg (per 5 ml as listed; confirm on label)
Dosage form	Oral syrup
Category	Bronchodilator and expectorant (cough with mucus)
Manufactured / marketed by	Unibyte Kids, Panchkula, Haryana
Common uses	Productive (wet) cough with mucus and wheeze linked to respiratory conditions
Prescription status	Prescription medicine
Description	Justkof-L Junior is a three-in-one cough syrup for children. Levosalbutamol relaxes the airways, ambroxol makes mucus thinner, and guaiphenesin helps the child bring it up. It targets a chesty cough with sticky phlegm, one of the commonest complaints in pediatric clinics, especially in monsoon and winter. Because cough and cold remedies for young children are under close regulatory attention in India, and the WHO advises against cough medicines in children under five without medical advice, this product should be promoted only for use under a doctor’s supervision.

5. Starkuff-LS Drops

Brand name	Starkuff-LS Drops
Composition	Levosalbutamol 0.25 mg + Ambroxol HCl 7.5 mg + Guaiphenesin 12.5 mg (strength basis per dose as listed; confirm on label)
Dosage form	Oral drops
Category	Bronchodilator and expectorant (infant cough with mucus)
Manufactured / marketed by	Sarthi Lifesciences
Common uses	Cough with mucus and wheeze in infants and young children, as advised by the doctor
Prescription status	Prescription medicine
Description	Starkuff-LS Drops uses the same three-ingredient approach as the syrup format, at lower strengths suited to smaller children. The drops form lets a doctor prescribe a precisely measured amount for babies and toddlers, which is hard to do with a standard syrup. Levosalbutamol opens the airways, ambroxol loosens phlegm and guaiphenesin helps clear it. A drops range gives a PCD partner a product for the infant segment that many general ranges lack. It must be given only as directed by a pediatrician, with the dropper supplied in the pack.

6. Montec-LC Kid Syrup

Brand name	Montec-LC Kid Syrup
Composition	Montelukast Sodium + Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (strengths as per label)
Dosage form	Oral syrup
Category	Anti-allergic and anti-asthmatic combination
Manufactured / marketed by	Tirupati Medicare Ltd.
Common uses	Allergic rhinitis symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, itching and watery eyes; allergy-related asthma symptoms
Prescription status	Prescription medicine
Description	Montec-LC Kid combines montelukast, which blocks leukotrienes that cause airway swelling and nasal congestion, with levocetirizine, an antihistamine that relieves sneezing, itching and watery eyes. Children with seasonal allergy, dust sensitivity or mild asthma often receive this type of combination, so demand tends to rise with pollution and weather changes. It gives a franchise partner a strong line for pediatricians and chest specialists. Doctors usually advise watching for mood or sleep changes in children taking montelukast, and the product should be used only on prescription.

7. Zofer Syrup

Brand name	Zofer Syrup
Composition	Ondansetron oral suspension (strength as per label)
Dosage form	Oral suspension
Category	Antiemetic (anti-vomiting)
Manufactured / marketed by	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Sun Pharma)
Common uses	Nausea and vomiting, including vomiting that accompanies gastroenteritis, as directed by the doctor
Prescription status	Prescription medicine
Description	Zofer is an ondansetron suspension that controls nausea and vomiting by blocking serotonin receptors in the gut and brain. In children, repeated vomiting leads quickly to dehydration and makes it hard to give fluids or other medicines, so pediatricians often prescribe an antiemetic alongside oral rehydration. The liquid form is easy to measure for small children. For a PCD partner, an antiemetic completes the gastro segment of a pediatric range, next to zinc, probiotics and oral rehydration products. It is a prescription product and should be used only as advised.

8. Zincx Syrup

Brand name	Zincx Syrup
Composition	Zinc Acetate 20 mg (strength basis as listed; confirm per 5 ml on label)
Dosage form	Oral syrup
Category	Mineral supplement (zinc)
Manufactured / marketed by	Pharvax Biosciences
Common uses	Zinc deficiency, and as an add-on to oral rehydration in childhood diarrhoea, as advised by the doctor
Prescription status	Doctor-recommended; confirm schedule on label
Description	Zincx Syrup supplies zinc, a mineral children need for growth, immunity, wound healing and gut health. Zinc is recommended alongside oral rehydration salts in childhood diarrhoea, which shortens the episode and lowers the chance of the next one. Because diarrhoea and poor appetite are common in young children, zinc syrups sell steadily and are easy for chemists to recommend. This makes Zincx a dependable, low-price addition to a pediatric range. It supports, and does not replace, proper hydration and medical care.

9. Zincovit Oral Drops

Brand name	Zincovit Oral Drops
Composition	Choline 25 mcg + Flaxseed Oil 3 mg + Iodine 90 mcg + Myo-Inositol 7.5 mg + Vitamin B2 0.6 mg + Vitamin B1 0.4 mg + Vitamin A 350 mcg + Vitamin B3 5 mg + Vitamin B6 0.5 mg + Vitamin C 20 mg + Vitamin D3 10 mcg + Vitamin E 2.5 mg + Zinc 2.5 mg (30 ml pack listing; per-dose basis as printed on the label)
Dosage form	Oral drops, 15 ml and 30 ml packs
Category	Multivitamin and multimineral supplement
Manufactured / marketed by	Apex Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Chennai (Guindy), Tamil Nadu
Common uses	Nutritional gaps, support for growth and development, and immunity in infants and young children
Prescription status	Doctor-recommended; confirm schedule on label
Description	Zincovit Oral Drops is a nutritional supplement made for the youngest children. It blends vitamins A, B-complex, C, D3 and E with zinc, iodine, choline and flaxseed oil to support growth, brain development and immunity. The drops form fits infants and toddlers, who need small, accurately measured amounts. The Zincovit name is already well known to doctors and parents, so a franchise partner who stocks this kind of product can start conversations with pediatricians more easily. It does not replace a balanced diet and should be given as recommended by the doctor.

10. Tonoferon Paediatric Syrup

Brand name	Tonoferon Paediatric Syrup
Composition	Iron + Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) + Folic Acid 200 mcg (iron salt and strengths as per label)
Dosage form	Oral syrup
Category	Haematinic (iron, B12 and folic acid)
Manufactured / marketed by	East India Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Common uses	Iron-deficiency anaemia and nutritional anaemia in children, as advised by the doctor
Prescription status	Doctor-recommended; confirm schedule on label
Description	Tonoferon Paediatric Syrup combines iron with vitamin B12 and folic acid, the three nutrients the body needs to form healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is among the most common nutritional problems in Indian children, and it can cause tiredness, poor appetite, weak concentration and frequent illness. A haematinic syrup is usually prescribed for several weeks, so it brings repeat purchases to the chemist and steady business to the franchise partner. Parents are usually told that iron can darken the stools and should be kept out of the reach of children.

What to Check Before Adding a Pediatric Product to Your Franchise Range

Valid manufacturing licence, WHO-GMP and ISO certification of the manufacturing site
Composition, strength and age suitability printed on the approved label and package insert
Compliance with current CDSCO rules on fixed-dose combinations for children
Stability, shelf life and taste of liquids and dry syrups
Pack sizes, MRP, margins and minimum order quantity
Promotional support: visual aids, literature, samples and reminder cards

Top 10 Pediatric Products for PCD Pharma Franchise in India