Immunped is a pediatric nutritional supplement brand developed around zinc and vitamin C, principally marketed in Singapore as PediaTech Immunped Zinc + Vitamin C Apple Syrup. Designed for children, the product is positioned as an easy-to-administer source of these nutrients, particularly to support normal immune-system function. The brand is associated with PediaTech, a research-and-development organization focused on pediatric medicines and formulations.

The formulation utilizes PediaTech’s proprietary ZincPlus® and TasteRite® technologies. These are intended to address common challenges in pediatric formulations: maintaining the stability of zinc and vitamin C combinations and improving palatability for children.

The Immunped name has been established in Singapore’s pharmaceutical and healthcare industry for over a decade. A Singapore Trade Marks Journal record documents an IMMUNPED trademark application filed by United Life Sciences Private Limited in 2010. This application covered dietary-supplement preparations containing vitamin C and zinc, with documentation describing the intended use as addressing deficiencies in these nutrients 6. Later trademark records also link IMMUNPED to United Life Sciences and pharmaceutical preparations.

Today, the product is marketed under the PediaTech umbrella. PediaTech states its mission is to make pediatric products easier for children to take by improving factors such as taste, stability, dosing, and administration.

Formulation and Technology

The central formulation of Immunped combines zinc and vitamin C. According to retail listings in Singapore, each 5 mL dose contains:

• Elemental zinc: 10 mg
• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C): 100 mg

MIMS Singapore classifies Immunped Syrup under Vitamins & Minerals (Paediatric) with an ATC classification of A11JB (vitamins with minerals used as dietary supplements). This classification indicates the product is positioned as a vitamin/mineral supplement rather than a conventional prescription medicine.

Two key technologies distinguish the product:

1. ZincPlus®: Used to create a stabilized combination of zinc and vitamin C in a liquid pediatric formulation, addressing formulation challenges inherent to zinc in liquids.
2. TasteRite®: Designed to mask the characteristic astringent taste of zinc. The syrup features an apple flavour to enhance acceptability among children.

Intended Use

Immunped is primarily marketed for supporting children’s immune-system function through supplementation. Retail information describes the product as supporting immunity and body resistance. While some commercial descriptions associate zinc supplementation with resistance to common colds and pneumonia, these are marketing claims; Immunped is not a treatment or preventive measure for infections and should not replace vaccination or professional medical advice.

Dosage Guidelines

Current product listings provide the following age-specific directions:

• 1–3 years: 2.5 mL
• 4–8 years: 5 mL
• 9–13 years: 5–10 mL

Parents are advised to follow the current product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist, particularly if the child has existing medical conditions or is taking other supplements containing zinc or vitamin C.

Product Formats

The standard Singapore formulation is the apple-flavoured oral syrup. It is commonly available in two pack sizes:

• 60 mL
• 100 mL

Both sizes are listed by retailers such as Glovida Pharmacy 2. Watsons Singapore lists the 60 mL variant under the full name PEDIATECH Immunped Zinc + Vitamin C Apple Syrup 1.

Immunped is part of the broader PediaTech ecosystem, which includes other pediatric products such as Biogesic, Rimaped, and Kastair EZTab. The brand’s positioning centers on four pillars:

1. Pediatric Nutrition: Formulated specifically for children.
2. Immune Support: Focused on zinc and vitamin C intake.
3. Palatability: Utilizing TasteRite technology and apple flavor to overcome children’s reluctance toward unpleasant-tasting supplements.
4. Formulation Stability: Using ZincPlus technology to ensure a stable liquid formulation.

This places Immunped at the intersection of children’s healthcare, nutritional supplementation, and pediatric formulation technology 2.

Immunped is commercially available through Singapore retail pharmacy channels. It is listed by major retailers including Watsons Singapore and Glovida Pharmacy. MIMS Singapore identifies Beacons Pharmaceuticals as the portfolio holder and Zuellig Pharma as the distributor 5. The product has also been featured in Singapore parenting and healthcare publications as a children’s over-the-counter health supplement.

Manufacturing information identifies the origin as Singapore, with pharmacy product data describing it as made locally.

Not a Vaccine

Despite the name “Immunped” and its focus on immune support, the product is distinct from immunization or vaccines. The MIMS listing categorizes it as a vitamin/mineral pediatric supplement. “Immune support” in this context refers to nutritional assistance for normal immune function, not direct protection against infectious diseases.

Global Naming Variations

The name Immunped is not globally unique, leading to potential confusion across markets:

• Taiwan: There is an Immunped/益妙兒 website associated with 躍聯生命科學股份有限公司 (Yue Lian Life Science Co., Ltd.). Taiwan healthcare documentation lists an Immunped zinc + vitamin C product in tablet form 3.
• Philippines: A product called Ceelin Immunped is marketed by Unilab. Its formulation includes beta-glucan alongside vitamin C and zinc, which differs significantly from the Singapore PediaTech syrup 4.

When researching the brand, it is essential to specify the market and manufacturer to avoid conflating these different products.

1. PEDIATECH Immunped Zinc + Vitamin C Apple Syrup 60ml
2. Immunped – Glovida Pharmacy
3. 益妙兒 Immunped 官網
4. Ceelin Immunped FAQs – Benefits of Beta Glucan, Vitamin C & Zinc
5. MIMS Singapore — Beacons Pharmaceuticals / Immunped
6. Singapore Trade Marks Journal — Immunped trademark record