Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Otsuka) has launched sales of POCARI SWEAT in India starting from July, product which contains a balance of ions (electrolytes) that replenish the fluids your body needs to maintain and promote better health. Otsuka Nutraceutical India Private Limited (Headquarters: Mumbai, Director and CEO: Takuhiro Tanaka), which was established as Otsuka 's subsidiary in India, will sell the products manufactured by Otsuka 's subsidiary in Indonesia, PT Amerta Indah Otsuka. POCARI SWEAT in India will be sold through retail chanels, while raising awareness of the importance of proper fluid and electrolytes intake, thereby supporting better health for people across India.

As part of its commitment to solving social issues and creating a better future, Otsuka is focused on addressing of "global environment", we are globally providing health solutions, especially health effects caused by extreme heat.

In India, the health impacts of climate change, causing heavy rainfall and extreme heatwaves, are becoming prominent. As the population continues to grow, there is rising demand for safe and comfortable environments for exercise and work, along with a growing need for beverages that support adequate hydration and electrolyte replenishment.

POCARI SWEAT is a health drink that smoothly replenishes water and ions (electrolytes) lost through sweat. It was developed in Japan and it has grown into a global brand, meeting the hydration needs of people worldwide. POCARI SWEAT has gained widespread recognition by promoting the importance of fluid and electrolyte intake in ways that reflect local cultures and lifestyles. Believing that the value of POCARI SWEAT and Otsuka's health knowledge can serve as a meaningful health solution in India, Otsuka established Otsuka Nutraceutical India Private Limited in 2024 and has since been preparing for the launch. With the introduction of 350ml and 500ml PET bottles in India, the brand will leverage its accumulated expertise to support hydration in daily life and hot environments, offering solutions tailored to the needs of people in situations where they sweat.

Based on the corporate philosophy of "Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide," we will continue to support the resolution of global health challenges through the worldwide expansion of POCARI SWEAT.

【About POCARI SWEAT】

POCARI SWEAT is a health drink that smoothly replenishes water and ions (electrolytes) lost through sweat. Its composition closely mirrors body fluids, meaning it can be rapidly absorbed, and provides long-lasting hydration.Its composition closely mirrors body fluids, meaning it can be rapidly absorbed, and provides long-lasting hydration.

Since its launch in Japan in 1980, Otsuka has continued to study the impact of fluid and electrolyte replenishment on the body. These efforts have uncovered scientific evidence supporting the drink's usefulness not only during perspiration from sports or labor in hot conditions but also in everyday situations, such as during dry winter months or after bathing.

POCARI SWEAT began overseas expansion in 1982 and is now available in more than 20 countries and regions. By addressing diverse health challenges through initiatives rooted in local cultures and customs, the brand has steadily grown. Since 2021, sales volume outside Japan has surpassed domestic sales, further accelerating its development as a global brand.

About Otsuka

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a total healthcare company that focuses on each individual's potential to enhance their well-being. Our medical-related business provides treatments and diagnostics for both physical and mental health. Our nutraceutical business supports daily health maintenance and improvement. Otsuka's unique products and services are based on scientific evidence, under the guidance of our corporate philosophy: Otsuka-people creating new products for better health worldwide.

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