PHARM PACK PVT LTD
Product Catalogue
for customers and consumers
Prepared by A Hadzisa
Prepared on 15 June 2010
Unit 4
Sullivans Industrial Park
19 Steelworks road
Steeldale
Bulawayo,Zimbabwe
Tel +263 9 65474
Telfax +263 9 65475
e-mail pharmpack@mweb.co.zw
www.pharmpackzimbabwe.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRODUCT
PAGE
1,ProPharm Eucalyptus oil 25ml……………………………….2
2,ProPharm Flukalyptol drops 25ml…………………………..4
3,ProPharm Ceruminol ear drops 25ml……………………….6
4,ProPharm Gauze Swabs 5’s…………………………………..8
5,ProPharm Triangular Armsling……………………………..10
6,Medicine Bottles……………………………………………….13
7,Medicine Cartons………………………………………………15
8,Medicine cups…………………………………………………..17
9,Pharm Pack Ecobag …………………………………………..19
10,Price list………………Please visit our website or ring the
warehouse for a copy of the current
Pharm Pack price list.
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME: Propharm Eucalyptus oil 25mls
The Background
Arguably the most popular essential oil in the world,eucalyptus oil has
been used by the Egyptians and the Chinese for thousands of
years.Today the major producers of Eucalyptus oil are
Australia,China,India,Brazil,California(US),Spain and Portugal.In
Africa,South Africa,Swaziland and Zimbabwe are established
producers and exporters of Eucalyptus oil.
Eucalyptus oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the Eucalyptus
tree (Gum tree) by a process of distillation.The oil extracted is made up
of 80-85% Cineole(Eucalyptol) plus organic chemicals.
The oil has time-tested medicinal value and its good safety profile has
seen its usage increase steadily the world over in line with the growth
in the self-care market.
Its main medicinal benefits derive from its effective decongestant
action in the upper respiratory tract.It has a distinctive,stimulating and
camphoraceous smell.It is the active ingredient in many cold and flu
remedies,throat sweets and lozenges,chest rubs and cough mixtures.
Eucalyptus oil also has a cooling effect on the skin and powerful
antiseptic actions.It is also used as a bath additive,inhalation,room
deodorant,in massage therapy, aromatherapy and in some spiritual
healing practices.
The Product
-Eucalyptus oil 80% Cineole(Eucalyptol)
-Packed in clear 25ml plastic Boston bottle with single-hole reducer
and screw cap
-Clear label with directions for use and storage instructions
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The Uses
-Cold and Flu symptoms
-Cough and Sore throat
-Blocked nose/congestion
-Muscle pain
-Bath additive
-General disinfectant and room deodoriser
-Massage therapy and Aromatherapy
-Some spiritual healing practices
Features and Benefits
1,Farmed and distilled in Zimbabwe-supports local economy
2,Packed in 25ml bottle-the right consumer pack size
3,Fitted with single-hole plug-consumer can measure accurate
doses,less wastage
4,Contains 80% Eucalyptol (Cineole)-meets international standards
5,Time-tested and scientifically proven effective decongestant means
big consumer demand and big profits for the retailer
6,Good safety profile-minimal side effects (can be safely used by
people with high blood pressure patients because it does not raise
blood pressure like the other decongestantse.g ephedrine,
pseudoephedrine and phenylephrine)
7,Clear instructions for use-meets professional standards
8,Clear storage instruction-meets safety standards
How To Use
-Only open the container when you need to use the product,otherwise
keep the bottle tightly closed.
-As nasal decongestant,add 2-4 drops into a cup or bow of hot water
and inhale the vapour.Repeat as necessary.Drops can also be added
onto a hankie or facial tissues and sniffed frequently.To help breathing
at night add 2-4 drops onto a pillow at bedtime.
-As bath additive 2-4 drops of Eucalyptus oil to bath water
-In massage therapy,always dilute with a carrier oil as recommened by
a therapist
-For the children under 3 years follow the advice of your pharmacist.
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME:Propharm Flukalyptol drops
The Background
There has been a world-wide increase in consumer demand for safe
and effective natural remedies for their ailments.This is because the
effectiveness of natural herbal remedies is time-proven and their safety
profiles are superior to modern synthetic pharmaceuticals.
Decongestants are the most commonly used self-care remedies for
upper respiratory tract problems including,colds,flu,sore throat,
blocked nose,allergies and coughs.The widespread use of
decongestants has raised safety concerns and in April 2009 the
European Union banned the use of synthetic decongestants like
ephedrine, pseudoephedrine phenyephrine in children under 6
years.These synthetic decongestants are also not recommended in
older people with high blood pressure because they worsen the
condition.The natural decongestants,eucalyptus oil,peppermint oil,
menthol, camphor and lemon oil remain effective and very safe for use
in all age groups.The effectiveness and multiple uses of these essential
oils makes them essential components of all household medicine
cabinets and first aid boxes.
The Product
A combination of the most effective essential oils
-Eucalyptus oil
-Peppermint oil (composed of 40% menthol)
-Camphor oil
-Lemon oil
Packed in 25ml amber glass bottles with internal dropper and screw
cap
Professional label with clear directions for use and storage instructions
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The Uses
Used for the relief of symptoms of colds,flu,blocked nose,cough and
catarrh
Features and Benefits
1,Combination product-additive effect means better than one essential
oil
2,Packed in 25ml bottle-right consumer pack size
3,Packed in amber bottle-protects contents from light,maintains quality
4,Fitted with internaldropper-accurate dosing and less wastage
5,Time-tested and scientifically proven decongestant-worldwide
popularity
6,Good safety profile-can be used in children and by people with high
blood pressure
7,Professional label-meets aesthetic and professional standards
8,Clear instructions for use-improved consumer confidence
9,Clear storage instructions-meets safety standards
How To Use
-Only open the bottle when you need to use the product,otherwise keep
bottle tightly closed.
-For relief of blocked nose and upper respiratory tract symptoms,
add 1-2 drops to 250mls hot water in a cup and inhale the vapour every
3-4 hours until relief.
-Follow the advice of your pharmacist when using in children under
3 years of age
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME:Propharm Ceruminol Ear drops
The background
The human ear canal is lined with hairs and ceruminous cells which
produce cerumen(ear wax).The purpose of the hairs and the cerumen
is to trap foreign particles from entering the ear and reaching the
eardrum.As the ceruminous cells age,they are continuously shed in an
outward direction thereby expelling the wax from the ear.
In some people this process is slow,resulting in accumulation of wax in
the ears.This can cause poor hearing.
Ear wax build-up affects 2-6% of the general population
A third of the elderly population suffer poor hearing due to ear wax
build-up
The Solution
Olive oil packed in a 20ml Amber round glass dropper bottle with
closure + dropper combination.
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The Uses
Used to relieve symptoms of discomfort and poor hearing caused by
excessive wax accumulating in the ears.
The Features and Benefits
1,Available in 25ml packs-right consumer pack size
2,Secure closure-hygienic
3,Dropper included-easy to use and accurate dosing
4,Safe for all ages,even in pregnancy
5,Dissolves ear wax effectively
How to use
1,Affected person to lie with affected ear uppermost.
2,Carer to instil 3-5 drops of Ceruminol Ear drops into the ear
3,Affected person to stay in position for 5-10 minutes,then allow the oil
to drain off and wipe the ear with clean cotton wool.
4,Repeat the procedure twice a day until symptoms improve
5,If symptoms do not improve within one week it is important to consult
the pharmacist,doctor or nurse for expert advice.
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME: Propharm GAUZE SWABS 5’S
THE BACKGROUND
Whenever any part of the skin is damaged,the healing process can
occur if that part is protected against further damage and exposure to
microbes (germs) from the environment.
The most effective way of achieving this healing is by dressing the
wound.The Gauze Swab is the most important part of any wound
dressing.For simple wounds,daily washing of the wound and covering
with plain hygienic gauze swabs is enough to enable complete
healing.For complicated wounds,washing with antiseptic solution and
applying antiseptic creams or ointments before covering with Hygienic
Gauze Swabs can help prevent infection setting in.
Because wounds are part of people’s daily life,Gauze Swabs are part of
every First Aid box,be it in the home or at the workplace.Gauze Swabs
are also intensively used in treatment centres like Doctors’ surgeries,
Nursing homes,Council clinics and Hospitals.
THE PRODUCT
-Two sizes: ProPharm Gauze Swabs 50mm x 50mm 5’s
ProPharm Gauze Swabs 100mm x 100mm 5’s
-Made in Zimbabwe
-Made from high quality Zimbabwean cotton
-Appropriate pack size for consumer and professional use
-Can be folded or opened up to cover different wound sizes
-Hygienically sealed in transparent plastic
-Made from biodegradable material
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THE PRODUCTION
-Manufactured from high quality Zimbabwean cotton gauze material
-Hygienically sealed
-Clear label and instructions for use
-Batch no. and Expiration date inscribed for quality assurance and
traceability
THE SPECIFICATIONS
-Cotton gauze material
-8 ply
-Sizes 50mm x 50mm Packs of 5 and 100mm x 100mm Packs of 5
-Clear face label
-Clear instruction leaflet
-Transparent plastic packaging
THE BENEFITS
1,Clear instructions-easy to use
2,Hygienic-Safe to use
3,Swabs are biodegradable-Environmentally friendly
4,Commonly used-a part of every wound dressing kit
HOW TO USE
1,Clean the wound with clean water or antiseptic solution
2,Apply antiseptic cream or ointment liberally,if needed, to cover
affected area
3,Apply ProPharm Gauze swab to cover affected area.Apply more
layers if extra cushioning is required
4,Secure the Gauze in place with surgical tape or roller bandage
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PHARMPACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME: ProPharm Triangular Armsling
The Background:
The triangular bandage (armsling) is a widely used bandage both in the
community and in hospital settings to support limbs (esp the arms)
after a fracture or other damage.
Patients can buy these triangular bandages from the hospital,the clinic
or from retail pharmacies.
The Product
The ProPharm Triangular Armsling is made from high quality
Zimbabwean calico.
Calico by definition is a heavy,plain woven cotton cloth,usually white or
off-white in colour
The Armsling is cut to international standard dimensions 127cm x 90cm
x 90cm
The bandage is packed in a transparent sealed polygrip bag with an
internal label and washing instructions.
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The production
The bulk calico is locally sourced,the labels are locally produced and
the plastic bags are imported.The cutting of the calico is outsourced to
a local clothing manufacturing company.The product is assembled and
heat sealed at Pharm Pack.Stringent hygienic conditions are
maintained throughout the cutting,assembly and storage
stages.Random Quality Control checks are carried out to ensure that
the final products conform to specifications.
How to fit a Triangular Armsling
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The 4 P’s of Propharm Tringular armsling
Product
High quality,original Zimbabwean product with little forex influencesupports local economy.
Hygienically sealed for the protection of the patient.
Instructions for use and washing included.
Designed to international specifications.
Washability and reusability means value for money in the long term
Can be used as support and cushion for other parts of the body
Calico material sources locally-supports local economy
Place
Product made for Zimbabwe and SADC/COMESA regions.
Immediate delivery to Bulawayo customers.
Overnight delivery to any other customer in Zimbabwe.
Price
Accurately costed and honestly priced
Promotion
Personal detailing
Print media advertising
Telemarketing
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME: MEDICINE BOTTLE
The Background
Liquid medicines are packed in glass and plastic bottles.Glass bottles
are better that plastic because glass does not absorb some of the
medicine as plastic does.Glass bottles are also easily recycled by
washing or by melting and re-moulding.
Packing of liquid medicines into glass medicine bottles is done by both
medicine manufacturers and medicine retailers i.e pharmacies.
Manufacturers use medicine bottles in large quantities for buk
manufacturing while retail pharmacies use small quantities for their
pre-packing and dispensing requirements.
Pre-packing is when retail pharmacies purchase medicine in bulk and
decant (repack) into consumer pack for sale to the public.
Dispensing is when retail pharmacists prepare medicines for individual
patients according to a prescription from registered prescriber.
Medicine bottles are available in clear and amber colour in sizes
ranging from 50ml,100ml,200ml and 500ml.Regularory authorities the
world over prescribe that medicines must be packed in amber bottles
which protect the contents from photodegradation.Light is known to
have a degrading effect on most medicines.
It is also a regulatory requirement that medicines must be packed in a
bottles with secure closures (preferably child-proof closures) which
prevent leakage.
The Product
Medicine bottle
Round and Amber colour
50ml,100ml,200ml,500ml sizes
Secure padded closures
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The Uses
To pack consumer medicines and other chemicals in a manufacturing
and retail setting
The Features and Benefits
1,Fresh from the Zimglass oven – minimum risk of contamination
2,Glass does not react with or absorb the medicine-maintains quality
3,Clear and hygienic-improves medicine’s aesthetic appearance
4,Available in 50ml,100ml,200ml and 500ml sizes-ideal size for
consumer needs
5,Amber colour to protect contents from photodegradation
6,Secure closure ensures no leakage
7,Made from glass is perpetually recyclable-ecofriendly
8,100% local product-supports local economy
How To use
-Always rinse the bottle with clean water and allow to dry before
packing any medicine
-Pour in the exact amount of medicine
-Close tightly with the correct closure
-Stick medicine label on the bottle in correct position
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME: MEDICINE CARTONS
The Background
Some solid medicines i.e tablets,capsules,liquids and powders are
normally packed in foil packs,blister packs,bottles or plastic bags and
then placed in outer medicine cartons for resale to the consumers.The
product details may be printed on the medicine carton or alternatively
a product label may be stuck onto the medicine carton.
Medicine cartons are made from biodegradable paper produced from
wood.The cartons are available in four sizes.The size most commony
used by pharmacies to pack blistered tablets and capsules is TC6.
The Product
Paper medicine carton
White/Off-white colour
Sizes:
D50 :56mm x 37mm x 20mm
D100:70mm x 50mm x 30mm
TC6 :118mm x 48mm x 23mm
TC8 :162mm x 70mm x 30mm
The uses
To pack foil packed and blister packed tablets and capsules and
powders and bottles liquid medicines.
The Features and Benefits
1,Made from paper-biodegradable and recyclable
2,Smooth white colour-Aesthetic appeal
3,Right sizes for consumer packaging and dispensing
4,Box shape-enables professional display of powder medicines and
chemicals
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How to use
-Medicine cartons are used to pack medicines and chemical products
-Pack the medicine in primary packaging first i.e bottle,blister,foil or
plastic bags
-Pack into the medicine carton
-Ensure the carton ends are tucked in correctly
-Place the medicine label in the correct position
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT MARKETING SUMMARY
PRODUCT: MEDICINE MEASURING CUP
The Background
Accurate dosing of medicines is very important for effective treatment
of disease.
Underdosing of medicines leads to treatment failure and deterioration
of the patient’s medical condition.In the converse,overdosing of
medicines can poison the patient.This is especially important in young
children and the elderly because their bodies have a lower capacity to
handle overdose situations.
Accurate dosing of medicines is easy with tablets and capsules
because the patient simply has to count the number of unit doses to
take.With liquid medicines,this is difficult because the patient has to
find the right tool to accurately the recommended dose.
Most manufacturers in Zimbabwe do not include medicine spoons or
measuring cups in their liquid medicine packaging.This leaves the
consumer to use teaspoons to measure their doses.Studies have
shown that for a 5ml dose,consumers use teaspoons who sizes vary in
size from 3ml to 7ml.This means that consumers may be administering
medicines with a 40% margin of error with dangerous consequencies
especially in children and the elderly.
The Product
Graduated Medicine Measuring cup
30ml and 60ml sizes
Transparent plastic material
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The Uses
Used to accurately measure and administer liquid medicine doses
The Features and Benefits
1,High quality hard transparent plastic-durable and easy to read
2,Available in 30ml and 60ml sizes-right size for common medicine
dosages
3,Graduated to enable accurate measurement of doses
4,Easy to wash-can be reused
5,Made from freely re-cyclable plastic material-ecofriendly
How to use
-Check dosage on the liquid medicine label
-Pour medicine into clean measuring cup until bottom of meniscus
reaches the dose level
-Administer the medicine to the patient
-Close the remainder medicine with cap immediately
-Wash the medicine cup immediately with warm soapy water
-Allow medicine cup to dry freely and store in a clean dust-free place
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PHARM PACK PVT LTD
PRODUCT SUMMARY
PRODUCT NAME: THE PHARM PACK ECOBAG
The Background
1,International concern is growing over environmental damage caused
by plastic shopping bags.Most are not biodegradable and are an
environmental eyesore.
2,Most retailers factor in the cost of shopping bags into their costing
formulae leading to higher product selling prices of their goods.
3,Plastic and paper shopping bags are all disposable i.e the consumer
can neither wash them nor reuse them for long.
4,All plastic bags in Zimbabwe are made from imported plastic raw
materials which difficult to source because of shortage of forex and
also expensive due to the high exchange rates and shipping costs.
The Product
The Pharm Pack Ecobag
Size 40cm x 40cm x 15cm with two 58cm handles
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The Description
1,Made from high quality Calico fabric which is made in Zimbabwe from
Zimbabwean cotton.
2,Minimal forex component in the production of Calico
3,Bag is washable and reusable for months and months.It is also
repairable/tailorable to make it last even longer.
4,Consumers incur only a once off initial payment and can reuse it for
many future chemist and other shoppings.In the long term the
Pharm Pack Ecobag is much cheaper than plastic bags.
5,At the end of its life,the bag can be disposed of with no negative
impact on the environment.The ecobag quickly rots and turns into
earth.In contrast,plastic bags do not rot and last for years and are an
environmental eyesore.
The Uses
Convenience ecobag for carrying chemist and grocery shopping and
any personal items.
The features and benefits
1,Size 40cm x 40cm x 15cm with two 58cm handles
2,Made from Zimbabwean Calico fabric – supports local economy
3,Printed on both faces with the following;
-the product name:The Pharm Pack Ecobag
-the Pharm Pack logo and slogan
-the company website
4,Washable and reusable
5,Biodegradable therefore ecofriendly
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