Nutrakare-1, a specialized Strategic Business Unit (SBU) of Medley, is committed to addressing the rising burden of Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA) in India. With a clear vision to meet unmet and under-met clinical needs, Nutrakare focuses on holistic, patient-centric solutions built on innovation, quality, and technology.

• ➤ Ongoing monitoring
  
• ➤ Dietary guidance
  
• ➤ Effective and safe iron supplementation

In addition to IDA, the increasing prevalence of respiratory illnesses, gut health disorders, and bacterial infections continues to impact the overall quality of life. Nutrakare aims to tackle these challenges with a broad and growing portfolio.


Legacy of Trust in Anaemia Care: More than six decades ago, Medley began its journey in anaemia management with the iconic R.B.Tone Syrup. Since then, we’ve helped millions of patients across India manage anaemia more effectively. Today, backed by a rich legacy, Nutrakare holds a leadership position in iron therapy.



Our Impactful Initiatives: At Nutrakare, we believe in nurturing the vital relationship between doctors, patients, and caregivers.

Our initiatives include:



• ➤ BETi Campaign: Celebrating the birth of baby girls across India.
  
• ➤ Child-Centric Clinic Activities: Special events on Children’s Day, Christmas, Doctor’s Day, Republic Day, and more.
  
• ➤ Parent Education: Easy-to-understand materials to educate caregivers on common childhood illnesses.
  
• ➤ Anaemia Detection Camps: Community outreach programs to diagnose anaemia early and prevent complications.

Therapeutic Expertise and Product Leadership:


We hold significant market share in:




• ➤ Liquid Hematinics
  
• ➤ Anti-diarrhoeals
  
• ➤ Respiratory Segment

Our diverse, high-quality, and affordable product portfolio includes:


• ➤ Anti-infectives (Oral/Topical): CO2 Range, O2 Bact
  
• ➤ Respiratory Care: Oncet Range
  
• ➤ Anti-diarrhoeals: O2 Liquid Range
  
• ➤ Innovative Cough Management: Tusbid

Leading Products:


• ➤ O2 Suspension
  
• ➤ O2 Pro
  
• ➤ Oncet 3D

These products enjoy top positions within their respective sub-therapeutic categories.


Why Nutrakare?



With over 60 years of integrity in medicine, Medley is recognized for:



• ➤ Excellence in healthcare
  
• ➤ Trusted, quality-assured brands
  
• ➤ Affordable solutions that improve daily life for millions

We are proud to be among India’s top 30 pharmaceutical companies by prescription count, and among the top 40 by overall business.


Serving India and the World



With an ever-expanding portfolio, Nutrakare proudly delivers reliable, accessible therapies to patients not only across India but also around the globe.




Haematinics

R.B.Tone Syrup


Description
R.B. TONE syrup contains ferrous gluconate which is source of Iron. It contains ferrous salt which is better absorbed and better tolerated as compared to ferric salts. Each 10 ml of R.B. tone syrup provides complete formula for treatment of anaemia providing 30 mg of elemental iron. It also contains Folic acid and Vitamin B12 which are essential for formation of Red Blood Cells. Vitamin C in R.B.Tone Syrup helps in better Iron absorption and higher Hb rise. R.B. TONE is useful for treatment of iron deficiency anaemia of varied origin and provides faster correction of iron deficiency.
Indications
Adults
Children


Iron deficiency anaemia
Iron deficiency anaemia


General weakness
General weakness


Post surgery/Convalescence
Worm infestations


Pregnancy
Cognitive impairment


Menstrual disorder
 


Composition
Each 10 ml (2 teaspoonsful) contains:
 


Ferrous Gluconate IP
259 mg


Equivalent to elemental iron
30 mg


Folic Acid
0.5 mg


Sodium ascorbate I.P
(Vitamin C) 38mg


Vitamin B12
2.5 mcg


Flavoured syrup as base
 


Colour
Caramel I.P.


Dosage
Adults
2 teaspoonsful twice daily to be taken after food.


Children (above 1 year)
1 teaspoonful twice daily to be taken after food.


Presentation
R.B.Tone syrup is available in bottle of 200 ml.
R.B.Tone XT TAB


Description
Pregnancy is a period of increased metabolic demands, with changes in the woman's physiology and the requirements of a growing fetus. Nutritional requirement in pregnancy increases for carbohydrate, vitamins and micronutrients especially for Iron, Zinc and Folic acid etc. Presenting R.B.TONE forte tablets containing ferrous ascorbate providing 100 mg of elemental iron which is integral part of many proteins and enzymes that maintain good health. Ferrous ascorbate have high bioavailability with least GI side effects. Folic acid is vital for cell division and growth while zinc is essential for many functions, including growth and neurobehavioral development, immune and sensory function. Thus combination in R.B. TONE FORTE improves fetal growth and develops immune system ensuring expected outcome of pregnancy - "no maternal complication and healthy baby".
Indications
Pregnancy induced anemia

Composition
Each film coated tablet contains:
 


Ferrous Ascorbate
 


Equivalent to elemental iron
100 mg


Folic Acid IP
1500 mcg


Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP
 


Equivalent to elemental Zinc
22.5 mg


Dosage
One tablet once daily.
Presentation
R.B.Tone XT TAB are available in the strip of 10 tablets.
R.B.Tone Drops


Description
Iron deficiency is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency in childhood. According to NFHS-3, almost 70 % of Indian children suffer from iron deficiency. Thus R.B. TONE DROP formulated specially for pediatric patients provides 10 mg of elemental iron in each mL. It also contains folic acid which is essential for cell division and growth along with zinc for intellectual and neuropsychological development of child. Thus, combining iron with folic acid and zinc in the RB Tone Drop fulfills the complete need of infants and pre-school children in the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia, promoting growth and developing immunity.
Indications
Prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia
Promoting growth
Management of cognitive impairment

Composition
Each ml of RB TONE DROP contains:
 


Ferrous gluconate (elemental iron)
10 mg


Folic Acid
120 mcg


Zinc (elemental)
10 mg


Dosage
Prophylactic dose
1-2 mg/kg (upto 30 mg) daily


Therapeutic dose
3 mg/kg/day


Presentation
R.B.Tone Drops is available in a bottle of 15 ml with a built in dropper.
R.B.Tone Injection


Description
Oral iron therapy is associated with poor absorption, poor compliance, GI side effects and time consuming. R.B.TONE injection contains iron-sucrose complex providing 20 mg of elemental iron. Administration of Iron sucrose replenishes tissue iron stores, reverses iron depletion and iron-deficient erythropoiesis, and corrects or prevents iron deficiency anemia. Hence it is very valuable in severe anaemic conditions and ensures faster rise in haemoglobin compared to oral iron therapy.
Indications
Intolerance to oral iron.
Severe anemia.
Mild and severe anemia detected near term demanding quicker restoration of hemoglobin and faster replenishment of iron stores.
Patients with low iron reserve and high risk of peri-partum hemorrhage e.g. multiple pregnancies.
Refusal of blood transfusion.
Post partum hemorrhage.
Composition
Each ml contains Ferric Hydroxide in complex with sucrose equivalent to 20 mg elemental Iron. 2.5 ml
ampoule contains 50 mg elemental iron and 5 ml contains 100 mg elemental iron.
Dosage
Slow intravenous injection

Inject 50 mg (2.5 ml ampoule) over 2 minutes, wait for 2-5 minutes, and then inject another 50 mg IV over 2 minutes.
Infusion

100 mg (5 ml ampoule) to be diluted in a maximum of 100 ml of normal saline immediately prior to infusion and is to be infused over a period of at least 15 min.
Maximum Dose

200 mg per dose infused intravenously over 1 hour, may be administered thrice weekly.
Presentation
R.B.Tone Injection is available as 2.5 ml and 5 ml ampoules.
R.B.Tone Kid Syrup

Description
Anemia in India is multifactorial and micronutrient deficiencies especially that of vitamin B12 and folic acid have a profound influence in the etiology of iron deficiency.

R.B Tone Kid Syrup provides complete formula for treatment of anemia in kids. It contains iron in colloidal form that undergoes ready conversion to soluble form assuring its greatest and better absorption with minimal gastric irritation. It also contains folic acid and vitamin B12 which help to treat macrocytic anemia.
Indications
Treatment of iron deficiency anemia in children
Composition
Each 5 ml contains:
Colloidal Iron Equivalent to elemental iron
80 mg


Folic Acid
200 mg


Vitamin B12
2 mg


Flavoured syrup as base


Dosage
2 to 6 mg iron/kg/day divided into bid or tid.
Presentation
R. B. Tone Kid Syrup is available in a bottle of 100 ml.