Klosterfrau Healthcare Group

What Klosterfrau Healthcare Group does

Klosterfrau Healthcare Group is a privately held German pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company headquartered in Cologne, founded in 1826 by Maria Clementine Martin. The group operates four business segments — Consumer Healthcare (CHC), Medical, Contract Manufacturing, and Cosmetics — and employs over 1,500 people across national and international locations. Its commercial product portfolio spans more than 30 established brands covering respiratory/cold care (nasic, neo-angin, Soledum, Bronchicum, Contramutan, Sinulind), sleep and nervous system support (Sedonium, Jarsin), cardiovascular health (Kwai/Kwai duo), allergy relief (allergin, using Adhatoda vasica), digestive health (Laxatan M, Hepar-SL), women's health (Femalife), vitamins and minerals (taxofit), topical pain (Traumaplant), and skincare (DermaSel), spanning OTC medicines, homeopathic preparations, medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.

The company's underlying technology combines traditional herbal and plant-based formulations (e.g., valerian dry extract in Sedonium since 1993, 300mg garlic bulb extract with Vitamin B1 in Kwai duo, hypertonic salt solutions with dexpanthenol in sinulind, and Adhatoda vasica in allergin) with conventional pharmaceutical standards and GMP-compliant manufacturing. Vertically integrated manufacturing is delivered through the Artesan and Klosterfrau Berlin facilities, the latter opened in April 2025 specifically to strengthen the group's German pharmaceutical manufacturing footprint and contract manufacturing service offering.

Klosterfrau generates revenue primarily through one-time unit sales of branded consumer healthcare and medical products distributed via German pharmacies (Apotheken), drugstores (Drogerien), and retail/department stores (Kauf- und Warenhäuser), supplemented by international sales through the CHC International division's own subsidiaries and partner businesses. A secondary revenue stream comes from pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services provided to third-party clients via Artesan and Klosterfrau Berlin, structured as professional services rather than licensed products. No subscription, SaaS, or usage-based pricing is present; pricing is not publicly disclosed at the unit level. Customer concentration is diffuse across thousands of retail points of sale, with no individually material channel partner disclosed.

Name

Klosterfrau Healthcare Group

Legal name

Klosterfrau Group

Website

https://klosterfrau-group.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1826

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Klosterfrau Healthcare Group is a privately held German consumer healthcare company founded in 1826, operating four segments (Consumer Healthcare, Medical, Contract Manufacturing, Cosmetics) with 30+ OTC and medical device brands distributed through German pharmacies, drugstores, and international CHC channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Healthcare / Over-the-Counter (OTC) Pharmaceuticals

NAICS

Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (3254), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210)

SIC

Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold, Flu, Cough & Allergy Remedies (Decongestants, Antihistamines, Cough Syrups, Lozenges) (CRADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Eye, Ear & Nasal Care OTC (Eye Drops, Ear Drops/Wax Removal, Saline Sprays) (CRADAMAG), OTC & Consumer Health Distributors (HLAIAJAC), Women’s Health (OTC Gynecologic) (HLAIADAJ), Medical Supplies & Consumables Wholesale (Non-Device) (CRAOAHAE)

Keywords

• Consumer healthcare products
• Herbal medicines
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Medical devices
• Dietary supplements

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Healthcare Products (CHC): Sales of over-the-counter medicines, herbal remedies, homeopathic products, and dietary supplements through pharmacies and drugstores in Germany and internationally through the CHC International division.
2. Medical Products: Medical device products including nasal sprays, throat sprays, and other medical devices sold through pharmacy and retail channels.
3. Contract Manufacturing: Pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services through Artesan and Klosterfrau Berlin facilities, offering manufacturing services to third-party pharmaceutical companies.
4. Cosmetics: Cosmetic products division operating under the Klosterfrau Group umbrella.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Klosterfrau Healthcare Group manufactures and sells a portfolio of branded OTC medicines, herbal and homeopathic remedies, medical devices, dietary supplements, and cosmetics under more than 30 proprietary brands across its Consumer Healthcare, Medical, Contract Manufacturing, and Cosmetics divisions. Products are distributed through German pharmacies, drugstores, and retail chains, with international wholesale supported by the CHC International division. The company additionally provides pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services through Artesan and the Klosterfrau Berlin GMP facility for third-party clients.

Product overview

Klosterfrau Healthcare Group is a diversified pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company with a portfolio of over 30 branded products organized across four main business segments: Consumer Healthcare (CHC) with brands like Klosterfrau, nasic, neo-angin, Soledum, and Bronchicum for self-medication; Medical devices and pharmaceuticals; Contract Manufacturing services through Artesan and Klosterfrau Berlin facilities; and Cosmetics. The company operates internationally through subsidiaries and partner business relationships. Core brands include respiratory/cold remedies (Soledum, Bronchicum, Contramutan), throat products (neo-angin, anginetten, Laryngomedin), nasal sprays (nasic, Sinulind), sleep/relaxation aids (Sedonium), digestive health (Laxatan M, Hepar-SL), cardiovascular support (Kwai/Kwai duo), women's health (Femalife), allergy relief (allergin), vitamins/minerals (taxofit), and topical pain/muscle products (Traumaplant, Cannaren-Cannaxil). Founded in 1826, the group employs over 1500 people across multiple national and international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Klosterfrau: Core brand for cold, nerves & muscles
• Oyono
• Syxyl
• Akkermansia Probiocult
• Murnauers Bachblüten
• Cannaren/Cannaxil
• nasic
• neo-angin
• Femalife
• Soledum
• Bronchicum
• Contramutan
• Monapax
• Bronchostop
• taxofit
• Laxatan M
• Euminz
• anginetten
• Laryngomedin
• allergin
• Sinulind
• Traumaplant Schmerzcreme
• Hepar-SL
• Sedonium
• Jarsin
• Kwai/Kwai duo
• VitaGerin Forte
• Dermasel
• ColoCalm Duo
• Femannose

Products and services

• Klosterfrau brand portfolio Heritage German herbal remedy brand offering tonics and traditional herbal specialties sold in pharmacies and drugstores for general well-being and digestive support.
• nasic nasal decongestant range Nasal decongestant product family combining xylometazoline and dexpanthenol for swollen nasal mucosa and hay fever symptoms in adults and children, distributed in pharmacies.
• neo-angin sore throat range Pharmacy OTC brand offering lozenges and sprays for sore throat, inflammation of the throat, tonsillitis, and laryngitis.
• Soledum respiratory range Pharmacy respiratory brand using cineole (eucalyptol) for cough, bronchitis, and sinusitis relief, available in capsules and inhalation formulations.
• Bronchicum cough and bronchitis range Herbal cough syrup and bronchial therapeutic line using thyme extract for productive cough and bronchial complaints.
• Contramutan cold and flu range Homeopathic combination remedy line marketed for early-stage cold and flu symptoms, available in drops, tablets, and suppositories.
• Sedonium sleep and relaxation product Pharmacy sleep aid based on valerian special extract, marketed for nervous tension, sleep difficulties, and restlessness.
• Kwai cardiovascular garlic supplement range Pharmacy garlic supplement range using garlic bulb extract for supporting cardiovascular health, circulation, and maintenance of normal blood lipid levels.
• Kwai duo combination supplement Combination product within the Kwai line combining garlic bulb extract with vitamins for circulation, blood lipid metabolism, and immune function support.
• allergin hay fever range Herbal hay fever line based on Adhatoda vasica extract offered as tablets, drops, and globuli for symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis.
• sinulind nasal and cold product range Brand line covering nasal decongestant sprays, sea-water nasal sprays with aloe vera, and cold relief capsules for adults and children.
• Monapax cough syrup range Herbal cough syrup line marketed for relief of dry irritating cough, particularly for children and adults seeking plant-based remedies.
• Bronchostop cough range Herbal thyme-based cough product range for productive and dry coughs.
• taxofit vitamins and minerals range Pharmacy vitamin and mineral supplement range covering immunity, energy, bone health, and daily nutritional support.
• Traumaplant Schmerzcreme Topical herbal pain cream for muscle and joint pain relief applied externally.
• Hepar-SL digestive range Herbal digestive and liver support brand used for digestive complaints and liver health support.
• Jarsin mood support range Herbal mood support product line based on St. John's Wort extract for low mood and nervous restlessness.
• Laxatan M gastrointestinal range OTC laxative brand for short-term relief of constipation and bowel irregularities.
• Euminz headache range Topical peppermint oil headache remedy range for tension-type headache relief, applied externally to the temples.
• anginetten sore throat pastilles OTC sore throat pastilles line for throat and swallowing symptom relief.
• Laryngomedin throat spray range OTC throat spray range for laryngitis, hoarseness, and throat inflammation.
• VitaGerin Forte memory and concentration range Dietary supplement line supporting memory, concentration, and mental performance for older adults.
• DermaSel skincare range Cosmetics and skincare brand using Dead Sea salts and minerals for body and facial care, marketed in drugstores and pharmacies.
• Femalife women's health range Women's health product line covering menopause support, intimate care, and related female health concerns.
• Artesan pharmaceutical contract manufacturing services B2B contract manufacturing service that produces pharmaceutical products such as liquids, semi-liquids, and solids for third-party pharmaceutical clients under GMP-compliant conditions.
• CHC International distribution services International sales and distribution of the Klosterfrau brand portfolio to wholesale partners, distributors, and licensing clients outside Germany through the CHC International division.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show allergin improves hay fever symptoms in 76% of patients and reduces allergic reactions and mucus production

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mülheimer Arche für Obdachlose e.V.minorOthersCharitable partnership where the Klosterfrau Group makes donations at Christmas to support homeless people through the Mülheimer Arche organization in Mülheim.
• CHC International Partner BusinesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution network through the CHC International division, with own subsidiaries and partner businesses operating in global markets outside Germany.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sanofi (Consumer Healthcare): Global biopharma company with a sizable Consumer Healthcare division (e.g., Mucosolvan, Dulcolax, Allegra). Overlaps directly with several Klosterfrau categories (cough, digestive, allergy) and competes in pharmacy channels across Europe.
• Procter & Gamble (Health Care): Global CPG major with a Health Care segment covering OTC and personal health products. Overlaps with Klosterfrau's consumer health positioning in drugstore channels but operates at much larger scale and broader category footprint.
• Bayer AG (Consumer Health Division): Global pharmaceutical giant whose Consumer Health division operates major OTC brands (e.g., Aspirin, Bepanthen, Canesten) in Germany and worldwide. Competes with Klosterfrau across most OTC categories but at vastly larger scale and with a broader portfolio.
• Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (Health): Global consumer health company with leading OTC brands in respiratory, digestive, and pain (e.g., Nurofen, Gaviscon, Mucinex). Broadly competes with Klosterfrau in OTC self-medication, particularly cold/flu and pain, but at global scale.

Direct peers

• STADA Arzneimittel AG: One of Germany's largest generic and OTC pharmaceutical groups, with a portfolio of consumer healthcare brands sold through pharmacies and drugstores across Europe. Directly comparable in business model (multi-brand OTC + generics + contract manufacturing), German heritage, and pharmacy-channel go-to-market.
• Bionorica SE: German family-owned pharmaceutical company specializing in evidence-based herbal and plant-based medicines (e.g., Sinupret, Bronchipret). Closely comparable to Klosterfrau on the herbal/phytopharmaceutical positioning, German mid-market scale, and OTC self-medication focus.
• Hermes Arzneimittel GmbH: German mid-market OTC and consumer healthcare company with brands in cold/cough, vitamins, and women's health categories. Comparable in scale, German OTC focus, and pharmacy/drugstore distribution.
• Salus Group (Salus-Haus): German family-owned herbal pharmaceutical and health products company, producing plant-based OTC and dietary supplements for pharmacy and retail channels. Comparable on herbal/natural positioning, German heritage, and OTC portfolio structure.
• Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH: Germany-based leader in homeopathic and natural-combination medicines, with global distribution of OTC homeopathic products. Highly comparable to Klosterfrau's allergin and similar homeopathic lines, including the German pharmacy-channel distribution model.
• Schaper & Brümmer GmbH & Co. KG: German family-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer of plant-based and homeopathic medicines sold through pharmacies and health stores. Comparable niche player with similar herbal/OTC positioning and German distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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