Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited is a pharmaceutical company

Pharmaceutical company

The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs licensed for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to deal in generic and/or brand medications and medical devices...

 based in Dhaka

Dhaka

Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...

, Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...

, which manufactures and markets medicinal drugs

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 in a variety of therapeutic classes.

Company Overview

Incepta Pharmaceuticals was established in 1999 and produced its first product, ranitidine

Ranitidine

Ranitidine is a histamine H2-receptor antagonist that inhibits stomach acid production. It is commonly used in treatment of peptic ulcer disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease . Ranitidine is also used alongside fexofenadine and other antihistamines for the treatment of skin conditions...

, in December of that year. The company's manufacturing facility is located 35 miles from Dhaka in Savar

Sävar

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, where they produce various types of drug dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, oral liquids, injectables, and nasal spray

Nasal spray

Nasal sprays come in a variety of forms. Medicated such as Astelin, Afrin and Nasonex and natural such as Sinusoothe and Sterimar. Although delivery methods vary, most nasal sprays function by instilling a fine mist into the nostril by action of a hand-operated pump mechanism.-Antihistamine nasal...

s. The company’s specialties include sustained-release tablet

Tablet

A tablet is a pharmaceutical dosage form. It comprises a mixture of active substances and excipients, usually in powder form, pressed or compacted from a powder into a solid dose...

s, quick-dissolving oral tablets, and barrier-coated delayed-release tablets. Incepta also conducts research and development

Research and development

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 on advanced dosage forms for various drugs and devices including poorly-soluble drugs, dry powder inhaler

Inhaler

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s, coated pellets, modified-release products, and taste-masked preparations.

The company sells its products in Bangladesh and plans to begin exporting to both developed and developing countries around the world.

External links

• US Envoy visits Incepta Pharmaceuticals plant.
• Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Society Pharmaceutical companies of Bangladesh
• Official Website