About us
Our Story
The idea
In 1991, renowned pediatrician and TOYM Awardee Dr. Arturo C. Ludan founded Pediapharma Inc. with a clear goal: to create innovative healthcare products that support families at every stage of life.
Early Stages
Starting with groundbreaking products like Salinase Drops and Xylogel Oral Gel, Pediapharma quickly expanded with trusted variants such as Salinase Spray, Nebulizing Solution, and Salinase Max — earning early trust from doctors and parents alike.
Growing through Innovation
Today, Pediapharma leads in developing safe, effective, and accessible healthcare solutions for Filipino families. With innovation as our heartbeat, we continue delivering quality care — and we’re only getting started.
The Founder of Pediapharma Inc.
Academic Background
Dr. Arturo Ludan graduated from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine in 1963 and took up his residency training at the Montefiore Hospital in New York City, U.S.A.
Founding of Pediapharma
A renowned Pediatrician who founded Pediapharma Inc. in 1991 in his mission to develop innovative pediatric pharmaceutical products that are a result of clinical efficacy and safety.
The Ludan Method
Known for his “LUDAN METHOD”, an effective parenteral fluid and electrolyte therapy for diarrheal dehydration, which became a benchmark in fluid and electrolyte therapy and is still being taught in medical schools today.
The Oral Rehydration Therapy
He also introduced the concept and practice of Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT) in the Philippines in 1976, which is 3 years ahead of the launching of the WHO/UNICEF/DOH ORT Program in 1976.
Trusted Formulations
Safe and effective for all ages.
Easy Online Access
Order anytime, delivered to your door.
Clinically Proven
Backed by science, trusted by doctors.
Decades of Quality
Proven products, trusted by families.
Pharmacy has never been this easy
Quality above else
Through the years, Pediapharma Inc. remains true to its commitment: to provide the public with the best quality and innovative products that are beneficial to children’s health.
Company's Mission
Pediapharma Inc. is committed to develop and market premium quality, value-added products to improve and maintain the optimum health of the Filipino family.
Company's Vision
To continue being an innovative, special pharma company that promotes the well-being of its customers, especially the Filipino child.