# Cough, Cold & Flu in Nigeria: NAFDAC register supply report

- 37 active registrations across 4 tracked molecules, held by 25 companies, in our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook; 26 further listings are no longer in force.
- 2 active registrations were approved in the twelve months before the copy; 4 carry expiry dates in the twelve months after it (renewals due, not products gone — https://ogbogwu.com/data/expiry-watch/cough-cold-flu/index.md).

## Molecules

| Molecule | Active single-ingredient registrations | Guide |
|---|---:|---|
| Dextromethorphan | 5 | https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/dextromethorphan/index.md |
| Guaifenesin | 4 | https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/guaifenesin/index.md |
| Bromhexine | 1 | https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/bromhexine/index.md |
| Ambroxol | 0 | https://ogbogwu.com/drugs/ambroxol/index.md |

## Registration holders with the most active products

| Holder | Active products |
|---|---:|
| Vixa Pharmaceutical (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/vixa-pharmaceutical/) | 5 |
| J & J Company West Africa (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/j-and-j-company-west-africa/) | 4 |
| Phillips Pharmaceuticals (Nigeria) (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/phillips-pharmaceuticals-nigeria/) | 3 |
| Avro Pharma (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/avro-pharma/) | 2 |
| Maxwell Lifecare (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/maxwell-lifecare/) | 2 |
| SKG - Pharma (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/skg-pharma/) | 2 |
| A.C. Drugs (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/ac-drugs/) | 1 |
| Elbe Pharma Nigeria (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/elbe-pharma-nigeria/) | 1 |
| Emcure Nigeria (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/emcure-nigeria/) | 1 |
| Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries (https://ogbogwu.com/manufacturers/emzor-pharmaceutical-industries/) | 1 |

## Where the active products are made

| Country | Active products |
|---|---:|
| India | 14 |
| Nigeria | 12 |
| China | 4 |
| South Africa | 4 |
| Indonesia | 1 |
| Malaysia | 1 |
| Spain | 1 |

## Dosage forms

| Form | Active products |
|---|---:|
| Syrup | 27 |
| Capsule | 4 |
| Caplet | 2 |
| Tablet | 2 |
| Solution/Drops | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |

## Newest approvals

| Product | NAFDAC no. | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Bro-Zedex Cough Syrup | [B4-0453](https://greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng/products/details/12146) | 2025-10-29 |
| Zedex Cough Syrup | [04-3259](https://greenbook.nafdac.gov.ng/products/details/12382) | 2025-10-29 |

Source: our October 2026 copy of the NAFDAC Greenbook. The register can change after our copy is taken; confirm any single registration on the official Greenbook. HTML: https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/cough-cold-flu/ · Hub: https://ogbogwu.com/data/supply/index.md