DERMATOLOGICALS
COSMETOLOGICALS
apex
THE ZINC PEOPLE
Sofinox
Topical antibacterial cream, which is first-of-its-kind in the world, formulated through a unique process in a novel BIOCHITODERM technology platform
Innovators of Biochitoderm
Topical treatment is redefined through
innovative patented biochitoderm platform technology
4 DECADES IN SERVICE
Started in 1978, apex is a pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing company headquartered in Chennai, India.
THE ZINC PEOPLE
apex pioneered the introduction of zinc-based formulations into the Indian market. apex brand Zincovit is the brand leader in its segment
About Us
apex is a branded formulations player who pioneered the introduction of Zinc in the pharmaceutical formulations in India. Started in 1978, apex is a pharmaceutical manufacturing and marketing company headquartered in Chennai, India. apex’s products are available in Oral Solids, Oral Liquids and Topical dosage forms. Enjoying brand leadership in Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements product segments in India, apex’s branded formulations also are exported to more than 25 countries. apex is ranking 41st among the top 50 pharmaceutical companies in India. (Source: IMS-ORG)
apex has recorded stable growth over the years and has registered steep growth in the last 15 years. The current business size is INR 400 crores (USD 60 million) and apex aims to achieve INR 750 crores (USD 125 million) by 2020.
apex is focused in sustaining the market share and fuelling the growth engine through product innovation and strategic growth initiatives and increased presence in the overseas market, towards achieving its vision of becoming a significant global pharmaceutical player.
OVERVIEW
The branded formulations of the company are well established in India and present in 26 countries worldwide.
The dedicated R&D facility has state of the art equipment and facilities for Formulation Development Laboratory, Analytical Development Laboratory and Walk-in Stability Chambers and pilot plant as per ICH guidelines and has been accredited by DSIR (Directorate of Scientific & Industrial Research).
The significant achievement of R&D Division is the successful launch of Sofinox cream, a topical antibacterial cream, which is first-of-its-kind in the world, formulated through a unique process in a novel BIOCHITODERM technology platform.
Sofinox redefines the topical antibacterial therapy, skin healing and scarring in the treatment of primary, secondary skin infections, wounds and burns including resistant infections due to MRSA. Sofinox cream has been patented globally and Ranks No.2 in the Fusidic Acid market segment of India.
The group owns 3 exclusive plants for Solid orals (UK MHRA accredited), Liquids & Topical formulations.
US FDA, accreditations are in progress for the topical facility with focus on regulated global markets.
Equipped with state-of-the-art design, technology and infrastructure, the solid orals facility is engaged for contract manufacturing for pharmaceutical majors in UK, Europe and Canada.
SKIN CARE SOLUTIONS & INNOVATIONS
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Zincoderm - S
Zincoderm – M
Zincoderm – GM
Zincoderm - G
Zincoderm
Happynap
Betzee – G
Betzee
Betzee - GM
Ascazin Capsule
Lozee
Sofinox *
Lozee-M
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Zincoderm - S
Composition:
Clobetasol Propionate USP 0.05% w/w Salicylic acid IP 3.0% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing: Tubes of 15 g.
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Zincoderm – M
Composition:
Clobetasol Propionate USP 0.05% w/w Miconazole Nitrate IP 2.0% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing: Tubes of 15 g.
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Zincoderm – GM
Composition:
Clobetasol Propionate USP 0.05% w/w Gentamicin IP 0.10% w/w Miconazole Nitrate IP 2.0% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing: Tubes of 15 g.
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Zincoderm - G
Composition:
Clobetasol Propionate USP 0.05% w/w Gentamicin IP 0.10% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing: Tubes of 15 g.
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Zincoderm
Composition:
Clobetasol Propionate USP 0.05% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing: Tubes of 15 g.
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Happynap
Composition:
Benzalkonium chloride 0.1% w/w Zinc oxide 8.5% w/w Packing : Tubes of 15 g.
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Betzee – G
Composition:
Betamethasone Dipropionate USP 0.05% w/w Gentamicin IP 0.10% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing : Tubes of 15 g.
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Betzee
Composition:
Betamethasone Dipropionate USP 0.05% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing : Tubes of 15 g.
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Betzee - GM
Composition:
Betamethasone Dipropionate USP 0.05% w/w Gentamicin IP 0.10% w/w Miconazole Nitrate IP 2.0% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing : Tubes of 15 g.
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Ascazin Capsule
Composition:
Each capsule contains:
Zinc Acetate USP 168 mg equivalent to Elemental Zinc 50 mg Packing : strip of 10 x 10’s capsules
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Lozee
Composition:
Clobetasone Butyrate USP 0.05% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing : Tubes of 15 g.
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Sofinox *
Composition:
Cream Matrix of Biochitoderm with Sodium Fusidate 2% w/w * Patent Pending
Packing : 5gm ,10gm & 30 gm
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Lozee-M
Composition:
Clobetasone Butyrate USP 0.05% w/w Miconazole Nitrate IP 2.0% w/w Zinc Sulphate IP 2.5% w/w Packing : Tubes of 15 g.
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Acnovate
Skin Spa
Solecare
Sunblock Lotion
Saliface
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Acnovate
Composition:
Each gm of gel contains:
Adapalene 0.1% Clindamycin 1% In a gel base containing Aloe vera and Zinc Packing : 15 gm lami tube.
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Skin Spa
Body Lotion
Composition:Dead Sea Minerals, Aloe Barbadensis,Moringa Oil,Vitamin E,Biotin
Packing :Tubes of 100ml.
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Solecare
Foot Moisturizer
Composition:Dead Sea Minerals, Bio polymer,Jojoba Oil, Rose hip Oil,Aloe Barbadensis, Olive Oil, Glycerine
Packing : Tubes of 50 gm.
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Sunblock Lotion
For the first time in india, new SUNBLOCK has been formulated with SUNSPHERES technology and zinclear for an advanced photoprotection with exceptional transparency(no skin whitening)
Sunblock 50+
Composition:
Sunspheres LCG Octinoxate Avobenzone Oxybenzone Zinclear Lotion Sunblock 26
Composition:
Sunspheres LCG Octinoxate Avobenzone Oxybenzone Octocrylene Zinclear Lotion -
Saliface
Foaming Face Wash
Composition:Salicylic Acid 2% Foaming face wash Packing : 60 ml pump container.
| Therapeutic Use | Brand Name | Molecule | Strength | Pack |
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| Anti-Acne | ACNOVATE GEL | Adapalene, Clindamycin, Zinc acetate | Each gm of gel contains : Adapalene 0.1% + Clindamycin 1% + Zinc acetate 1.2% in Aloe Base | 15 gm Gel |
| Anti-Acne | SALIFACE FOAM | Salicylic acid | Composition: Salicylic acid 2% Foaming face wash | 60 ml Foam |
| Anti-Acne | ISOPEX CAPS | Isotretinoin | Each tablet contains : Isotretinoin 20 mg | 10 Capsules / Strip |
| Anti-Dandruff | DANSTOP-K LOTION | Ketoconazole,Zinc Pyrithione | Composition : Ketoconazole 2% + Zinc Pyrithione 1% | 60 ml Lotion |
| Anti-Rashes ( Diaper Rashes) | HAPPY NAP CREAM | Benzalkonium Chloride ,Zinc oxide | Each gm of cream contains : Benzalkonium Chloride 0.1% + Zinc oxide 8.5% | 20 gm Cream |
| Anti-Warts | ASCAZIN TABLETS | Zinc Acetate | Each tablet contains: Zinc Acetate USP 168 mg equivalent to Elemental Zinc 50 mg | 10 Tablets /Strip |
| Antibiotics | AZICLASS - 100 LIQUID | Azithromycin | Each 5ml contains : Azithromycin 100 mg | 30 ml Bottle |
| Antibiotics | LX-KID TAB | Cephalexin | Each uncoated dispersible tablet contains: : Cephalexin 125 mg | 10 Tablets /Strip |
| Antibiotics | LX-500 CAPS | Cephalexin | Each capsule contains : Cephalexin 500 mg | 10 Capsules/ Strip |
| Antibiotics | LX-250 TAB | Cephalexin | Each uncoated dispersible tablet contains: : Cephalexin 250 mg | 10 Tablets /Strip |
| Antibiotics | AZICLASS - 200 LIQUID | Azithromycin | Each 5ml contains : Azithromycin 200 mg | 15 ml Bottle |
| Antibiotics | AZICLASS 250 TABLETS | Azithromycin | Each tablet contains: Azithromycin 250 mg | 6 Tablets /Strip |
| Antibiotics | AZICLASS 500 TABLETS | Azithromycin | Each tablet contains: Azithromycin 500 mg | 3 Tablets /Strip |
| Antifungal | ITRAPEX CAPSULES | Itraconazole | Each capsule contains : Itraconazole 200 mg | 4 Capsules/ Strip |
| Antifungal | ERBINOX TAB | Terbinafine | Each tablet contains : Terbinafine 250 mg in Betacyclodextrin Inclusion Complex | 7 Tablets /Strip |
| Antifungal | ERBIMESH CREAM | Terbinafine Hydrochloride | Each gm of cream contains : A Cream Matrix of Biochitoderm with Terbinafine Hydrochloride 1% | 15 gm Cream |
| Antifungal | ITRAPEX CAPSULES | Itraconazole | Each capsule contains : Itraconazole 100 mg | 7 Capsules/ Strip |
| Antihistamines / Antiallergy | LEVAPP TABLETS | Levocetirizine hydrochloride | Each tablet contains : Levocetirizine hydrochloride 5 mg | 10 Tablets /Strip |
| Antihistamines / Antiallergy | PRUCAL LOTION | Calamine, Light Liquid Paraffin, Aloe Vera | Composition: Strawberry Extract + Calamine + Bentonite + Light Liquid Paraffin + Aloe Vera + Vitamin C & E | 50 ml / 100 ml Lotion |
| Moisturizers | SOLECARE CREAM | Dead Sea Minerals, Bio Botanical Extracts, Vitamins | Composition: Dead Sea Minerals + Bio Botanical Extracts + Vitamins | 60 ml Cream |
| Moisturizers | SKINSPA BODY LOTION | Dead Sea Minerals, Bio Botanical Extracts, Vitamins | Composition: Dead Sea Minerals + Bio Botanical Extracts + Vitamins | 100 ml Lotion |
| Nutritional Food Supplements | ACTILIFE TABLETS | Zinc, Green Tea Extract, Multivitamin,Minerals | Composition : Zinc + Green Tea Extract + Multivitamins + Minerals | 15 Tablets /Strip |
| Nutritional Food Supplements | ACTILIFE LIQUID | Zinc, Resveratrol, Multivitamins ,Minerals | Composition : Zinc + Resveratrol + Multivitamins + Minerals | 200 ml Bottle |
| Sunscreens | SUNBLOCK OC GEL | Avobenzone, Oxybenzone, Octyl methoxycinnamate, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Titanium dioxide, Tea Tree Oil, Vitamin E | Composition: Avobenzone+ Oxybenzone+Octyl methoxycinnamate+Homosalate+Octocrylene+Titanium dioxide+ Tea Tree Oil + Vitamin E | 50 gm Gel |
| Topical Antibacterial | CHITOMESH-SF CREAM | Sodium Fusidate | Each gm of cream contains : A Cream Matrix of Biochitoderm with Sodium Fusidate 2% | 5 gm / 10 gm / 30 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid | TUFDERM CREAM | Clobetasol propionate | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% | 30 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid | MOTIMESH CREAM | Mometasone Furoate | Each gm of cream contains : A Cream Matrix of Biochitoderm with Mometasone Furoate 0.1% | 5 gm Cream / 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid | LOZEE CREAM | Clobetasone Butyrate, Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasone Butyrate 0.05% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid | ZINCODERM CREAM | Clobetasol propionate, Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid | HALOMESH CREAM | Halobetasol Propionate | Each gm of cream contains : A Cream Matrix of Biochitoderm with Halobetasol Propionate 0.05% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid | BETZEE CREAM | Betamethasone Dipropionate,Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antibacterial | BETZEE - G CREAM | Betamethasone Dipropionate,Gentamicin, Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% + Gentamicin 0.1% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antibacterial | MOTIMESH SF | Sodium Fusidate, Mometasone Furoate | Each gm of cream contains : A Cream Matrix of Biochitoderm with Sodium Fusidate 2% + Mometasone Furoate 0.1% | 10 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antibacterial | ZINCODERM-G CREAM | Clobetasol propionate, Gentamicin, Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% + Gentamicin 0.1% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antibacterial + Antifungal | BETZEE - GM CREAM | Betamethasone Dipropionate,Gentamicin , Miconazole , Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.05% + Gentamicin 0.1% + Miconazole 2 % + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antibacterial + Antifungal | ZINCODERM-GM NEO CREAM | Clobetasol propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% + Neomycin 0.1% + Miconazole 2% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antifungal | LOZEE-M CREAM | Clobetasone Butyrate, Miconazole, Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasone Butyrate 0.05% + Miconazole 2% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Antifungal | ZINCODERM-M CREAM | Clobetasol propionate, Miconazole, Zinc sulphate | Each gm of cream contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% + Miconazole 2% + Zinc sulphate 2.5% | 15 gm Cream |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Keratolytic | TUFDERM - S OINTMENT | Clobetasol propionate, Salicylic acid | Each gm of ointment contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% + Salicylic acid 6% | 30 gm Ointment |
| Topical Corticosteroid + Keratolytic | ZINCODERM-S OINTMENT | Clobetasol propionate, Salicylic acid, Zinc Oxide | Each gm of ointment contains : Clobetasol propionate 0.05% + Salicylic acid 3% + Zinc Oxide 2.5% | 15 gm Ointment |
RECOGNITIONS
Pharmexcil SILVER AWARD for winning the Outstanding Exports Performance in Formulations –Emerging category (2011-12)
Excellence in Healthcare Award Presented by Times Group & FICCI , for being a leading player in Pharmaceutical Industry as PIONEERS
“THE HEALERS” Award for exemplary commitment and impactful positive contribution to Healthcare Sector in Tamil Nadu, presented by THE TIMES OF INDIA & FICCI
Pharmexcil Patent Award Gold in Formulations – for our overseas patents (2015-16)
Pharmexcil Certificate of Appreciation in Formulations category (2012-13)
CORPEXCEL Award by Corporation Bank for Business Excellence in Small Exterprise category in 2009, presented by Shri. Pranab Mukhejee, Hon’ble Union Minister for Finance, Govt of India
IDMA MARGI MEMORIAL Best Patent Award (Formulations) was presented by Indian Drug Manufacturers’ Association, for our overseas patents (2013-14)
Tamil Nadu Chemists & Druggists Association (TNCDA) for Excellence in Ethical Practice (2013)
Pharmexcil Award of GOLD -Formulations in recognition of commendable contribution in pharmaceutical patents (2015-16)