Global life sciences firm Bayer on Friday said it has launched its Consumer Health division in India comprising 10 brands across the categories of allergy, dermatology, nutrition and analgesics. These brands include Saridon, Supradyn, Becozym C Forte, Benadon, Alaspan, Canesten and Bayer’s Tonic. These products will be manufactured locally in India, Bayer said in a statement. “The brands Saridon and Supradyn licensed to Piramal Consumer Products division in the past, have been transitioned back to Bayer’s new Consumer Health business at the end of the licensing agreement term. Piramal will continue to distribute these brands for Bayer Consumer Health in India,” it added.
Saridon is a significant part of Piramal’s OTC business. I think it will be a big loss.