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History

We are a leading company of IV solutions in Japan. Our history is the very history of the development of Japanese IV products. We are committed to being the best partner of patients and healthcare professionals in the field of clinical nutrition.

Note: All products in this table below are sold by Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory and other Otsuka Group companies. Generally, product names are those currently used. Product photos are generally those at the time of launch.

1975	Yoshimitsu Otsuka appointed President
1976	Kushiro Factory established
1977	Arab Otsuka Pharmaceutical established in Egypt (currently Egypt Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., S.A.E.)
1977	Injection in twist-off type plastic ampule launched—a product that can be opened by twisting the tip
1979	POTACOL R Injection launched—a lactated Ringer’s solution containing 5% maltose
1982	PLAS-AMINO Injection launched—an injection with glucose and amino acids
1984	AMINOLEBAN IV Injection launched—an amino acid injection for treatment of hepatic encephalopathy
1984	Normal saline injection and distilled water for dissolving drugs launched in 100-mL piggy bottles
1985	Otsuka Techno Corporation established
1986	TRIPAREN No. 1/No. 2 Injection launched—a TPN electrolyte solution containing complex carbohydrates (GFX)
1986	Akihiko Otsuka appointed President
1988	AMIPAREN Injection launched—a 10% amino acid solution
1988	Otsuka MV Injection launched - Multivitamins for Total Parenteral Nutrition
1990	Matsushige Factory established
1992	OTSUKA NORMAL SALINE TN and OTSUKA GLUCOSE INJECTION 5% TN launched—a diluent with transfer needle
1992	Urepearl Plus Lotion launched—a medicine for the treatment of dry skin
1993	Twinline Liquid for Enteral Use launched - an elemental diet preparation
1994	AMINOTRIPA No. 1/No. 2 Injection launched—an amino acid, carbohydrate, and electrolyte solution for TPN
	TRIFLUID Injection launched—an electrolyte maintenance solution with 10.5% complex carbohydrates
	Yoshimitsu Otsuka appointed President
1995	Otsuka multi-chamber bag system and world’s first antibiotic kit product using it obtained manufacturing approval
1996	Cefazolin Sodium Injection 1g Bag Otsuka launched - a cephalosporin antibiotic for intravenous administration
	KIDMIN Injection launched—a 7.2% amino acid injection for renal failure
	AMINOFLUID Injection launched—an amino acid, carbohydrate, and electrolyte solution
	Urepearl Plus Cream launched―a medicine for the treatment of dry skin
1998	Kyoichi Komatsu appointed President
1999	New Saralin launched—a laxative newly formulated with all natural ingredients
1999	RACOL Liquid for Enteral Use launched—a low residual diet preparation