Dolorgiet

What Dolorgiet does

Dolorgiet Gmb & Co. KG is a German pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1923 by Peter Doll, headquartered and operating from a single production facility in Sankt Augustin near Bonn. The company specializes in Ibuprofen-based pharmaceutical products, with a core focus on topical semi-solid dosage forms (creams, gels) and oral solid dosage forms (capsules) marketed under the proff® pharmacy-only (apothekenpflichtig) sub-brand, alongside a Dolorgiet aktiv Magnesium Spray line. Dolorgiet holds the original 1982 German patent on topical Ibuprofen formulations and is positioned as the producer of nearly all Ibuprofen cream and gel preparations sold in Germany.

The company operates an in-house R&D and manufacturing model producing semi-solid and solid dosage forms under international quality standards (GMP), with the formulation, galenical development, and pain-mechanism science (prostaglandin-mediated pain signaling) forming its core technical capability. The product portfolio targets OTC pain relief for muscle cramps, rheumatic diseases, osteoarthritis, back pain, sports injuries, and general pain symptoms including headaches, menstrual pain, and fever.

Dolorgiet distributes its products through pharmacy wholesale channels in Germany and via export distributors to over 30 countries, with primary international markets in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. The business model is B2C pharmacy-channel OTC product sales with a dedicated export department and B2B distribution partnerships. Since 2014, Dolorgiet has operated as a manufacturing subsidiary within the Dr. Theiss Naturwaren Gruppe, retaining its Sankt Augustin production site and led by Managing Directors Giuseppe Nardi and Jonas Thielmann.

Name

Dolorgiet

Legal name

DOLORGIET GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://dolorgiet.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dolorgiet is a German pharmaceutical manufacturer founded in 1923, specializing in topical and oral Ibuprofen products (proff® brand) and Magnesium Spray. The company produces nearly all Ibuprofen cream and gel preparations sold in Germany and exports to over 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

OTC Pharmaceuticals (Topical Pain Relief)

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834)

akta.pro primary industry

Pain Relief & Anti-Inflammatory (Analgesics) (HLAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

OTC Pain Relief & Fever (Analgesics, Anti-inflammatory, Topical Pain Relief) (CRADAMAC), Pain Management & Anesthesiology Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAN)

Keywords

• Topical ibuprofen formulations
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• OTC pain medications
• Musculoskeletal pain relief
• Pharmacy-only pharmaceuticals

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Augustin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Product Sales: Dolorgiet generates revenue from manufacturing and selling Ibuprofen-based pharmaceutical products including topical creams, gels, and oral capsules under the proff brand, as well as magnesium spray products. Revenue is derived from wholesale pharmacy distribution and export sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dolorgiet manufactures and distributes Ibuprofen-based pharmaceutical products under the proff® brand, including topical pain cream (Schmerzcreme), pain gel (Schmerzgel), 5% Ibuprofen gel, and oral pain capsules (Schmerzkapseln), as well as a Magnesium spray for muscle cramps. The company pioneered topical Ibuprofen in Germany and produces nearly all Ibuprofen cream and gel preparations sold in the German market, distributing these pharmacy-only medications via wholesale and export channels to over 30 countries.

Product overview

Dolorgiet is a German pharmaceutical company specializing in topical and oral ibuprofen-based pain relief products. The product portfolio centers on the proff brand, which includes Schmerzcreme (pain cream), Schmerzgel (pain gel), Ibuprofen 5% Gel, and Schmerzkapseln (pain capsules). Additionally, Dolorgiet produces Dolorgiet aktiv Magnesium Spray for muscle cramp relief. The company pioneered topical ibuprofen formulations in Germany, with its first products patented in 1982, and continues to manufacture most ibuprofen cream and gel products sold in Germany. Products are distributed in over 30 countries, primarily in Western and Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• proff®: Pharmacy-only (apothekenpflichtig) pain relief product line featuring topical and oral Ibuprofen formulations including Schmerzcreme (pain cream), Schmerzgel (pain gel), Schmerzkapseln (pain capsules), and Ibuprofen proff® 5% Gel. Also includes Dolorgiet aktiv Magnesium Spray for muscle cramps.

Products and services

• proff Schmerzcreme Topical Ibuprofen-based pain cream for treating muscle rheumatism, degenerative joint diseases, inflammatory rheumatic conditions, swelling, shoulder stiffness, back pain, and sports injuries. Sold through pharmacy channels (apothekenpflichtig) under the proff® brand.
• proff Schmerzgel Topical Ibuprofen-based pain gel for targeted pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment of rheumatic complaints, osteoarthritis, and acute sprains, strains, or bruises. Sold through pharmacy channels under the proff® brand.
• Ibuprofen proff 5% Gel Topical Ibuprofen gel (5% concentration) for external treatment of swelling and inflammation of joint soft tissues, as well as sports and accident injuries including bruises, sprains, and strains. Sold through pharmacy channels under the proff® brand.
• proff Schmerzkapseln Oral Ibuprofen capsules for short-term symptomatic treatment of mild to moderate pain including headaches, toothaches, menstrual pain, fever, acute migraine headaches, and tension headaches. Sold through pharmacy channels under the proff® brand.
• Dolorgiet aktiv Magnesium Spray Magnesium chloride spray (over 30% concentration sourced from 1,600m depth) for therapeutic and preventive massage to alleviate muscle cramps. Softens skin and facilitates massage application. Sold through pharmacy channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly all Ibuprofen cream and gel preparations sold in Germany are manufactured by Dolorgiet

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Dolorgiet has been part of the Dr. Theiss Naturwaren Gruppe since 2014. The parent company is Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH, based in Homburg, Germany. Dolorgiet operates as a manufacturing subsidiary within the group, specializing in Ibuprofen-based pharmaceutical production at its Sankt Augustin facility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ratiopharm (Teva): ratiopharm, the Teva-owned German generics brand, markets ibuprofen oral and topical formulations through German pharmacies. Direct competitor in OTC ibuprofen categories where Dolorgiet leads on topical share.
• Hexal AG: Hexal is one of Germany's largest generic and OTC manufacturers, including oral ibuprofen products sold through pharmacy channels. Directly comparable in size class, German focus, and OTC pain category presence.
• Dermapharm Holding SE: Dermapharm is a German mid-cap pharmaceutical manufacturer with a portfolio spanning OTC, dermatology, and pain products distributed via German pharmacies. Closely mirrors Dolorgiet's mittelständisch profile and pharmacy-channel go-to-market.
• STADA Arzneimittel AG: STADA is a German generics and consumer health manufacturer with a strong OTC portfolio including ibuprofen and topical pain products sold through German pharmacies. One of the closest direct comparables to Dolorgiet given the same German pharmacy channel and ibuprofen category focus.

Broad incumbents

• GSK Consumer Healthcare: GSK CHC sells OTC pain and topical analgesic brands (e.g., Voltarol) globally. Overlaps with Dolorgiet on topical NSAID formulations and pharmacy-channel distribution in Europe.
• Bayer Consumer Health: Bayer's consumer health division operates broad OTC pain relief (e.g., Aspirin) and topical analgesic brands globally. Comparable to Dolorgiet as a large incumbent OTC player with overlapping pain/musculoskeletal product portfolios and pharmacy distribution.
• Sanofi Consumer Healthcare: Sanofi's CHC division sells OTC analgesics including ibuprofen-based products across European pharmacies. Overlaps with Dolorgiet on the OTC analgesic value chain and pharmacy-only distribution model, though at much greater scale.
• Mundipharma: Mundipharma markets topical analgesic formulations (e.g., diclofenac-based gels) across Europe and other regions. Comparable to Dolorgiet as a regional leader in topical pain products distributed through pharmacy channels in 30+ markets.

Regional players

• Hermes Arzneimittel GmbH: Hermes is a German pharmaceutical manufacturer producing OTC and consumer health products including pain remedies, with strong European distribution. Comparable to Dolorgiet as a similarly sized German OTC manufacturer focused on pain and topical products.

Others

• Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH: Dr. Theiss Naturwaren GmbH is the parent company of Dolorgiet since 2014, operating complementary consumer health and natural product brands. Included as the closest corporate parent and direct comparison for group-level economics and portfolio synergies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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