(Published in Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) of

the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, dated the 7^th February, 2006)

Government of India

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority

New Delhi, the 7^th February, 2006

ORDER

S.O. 177 (E) - In exercise of the powers, conferred by sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of paragraph 9 and paragraph 11 of the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 1995, read with No. S.O. 637 (E) dated the 4^th September, 1997 issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority, hereby fixes the prices as specified in column (5) of the table below as ceiling prices exclusive of excise duty and local tax, if any, of each of the Scheduled formulations specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table with the strength and pack size specified respectively in the corresponding entries in columns (3) and (4) thereof:

Table

Sl. Name of the formulation Strength Pack Ceiling Price

No. Size (Rs.)

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)

Each 5ml contains

“1. Multivitamin + Ferrous Gluconate (eq. to 200ml 25.08

Protein Hydrolysate + elemental iron 20 mg) - 173 mg Bottle

Zinc Tonic Protein Hydrolysate(20%) - 0.33 gm

Folic Acid - 0.5 mg

Vitamin B1 - 2.25 mg

Vitamin B2 - 2.5 mg

Vitamin B6 - 0.75 mg

Vitamin B12 - 2.5 mcg

Zinc Sulphate - 5.0 mg

2. Multivitamin + Ferrous Gluconate (eq. to 200ml 27.58

Protein Hydrolysate + elemental iron 20 mg) - 173 mg Bottle with

Zinc Tonic Protein Hydrolysate(20%)-0.33 gm Carton

Folic Acid - 0.5 mg

Vitamin B1 - 2.25 mg

Vitamin B2 - 2.5 mg

Vitamin B6 - 0.75 mg

Vitamin B12 - 2.5 mcg

Zinc Sulphate - 5.0 mg

Each 15 ml Elixir contains:

3. Multivitamin Elixir Thiamine Hcl (Vit. B1) - 2.5 mg 200ml 19.26

Riboflavin (Vit. B2) - 2.5 mg Bottle

Vitamin B6 - 1.0 mg

Cyanocobalamine - 5.0 mcg

Niacinamide - 25 mg

Alcohol - 1.58 ml

4. Multivitamin Elixir Thiamine Hcl (Vit. B1) - 2.5 mg 450ml 38.18”

Riboflavin (Vit. B2) - 2.5 mg Bottle

Vitamin B6 - 1.0 mg

Cyanocobalamine - 5.0 mcg

Niacinamide - 25 mg

Alcohol - 1.58 ml

Note :

(a) The prices fixed are the maximum ceiling prices (exclusive of excise duty and local taxes if any) for the specified pack and packs of similar strength, and companies cannot claim exemption on any ground therefrom, unless specifically permitted by the Government/NPPA through an order.

(b) Pro-rata pricing for packs of same composition but of different sizes will be applicable vide S.O. No. 83(E) dated 27.1.1998.

(c) For different packing material used or any special feature claimed, companies are required to approach NPPA for approval/fixation of specific prices.

PN/84/2006/F F. No. 8(11)/2006/D.P./NPPA-Div.-II

(A. K. PAL)

Deputy Director