New Delhi: Gupta Oxygen Pvt. Ltd announced the launch of the first-ever FDA approved canned Oxygen, MyOxy exclusively for the India market.

According to the company's press release, MyOxy is the first and only Oxygen I.P. in portable cans in India approved by FDA and manufactured under a valid drug license strictly adhering to Indian pharmacopoeial standards. Measuring 5.9 litres at 1200 kilopascal, MyOxy is a seamless aluminium disposable can with inbuilt mask allowing up to 100-150 inhalations per can. MyOxy will be available at leading pharmacies including Apollo pharmacy and medical stores across Delhi/NCR and online pharmacies at a competitive price of INR 399 per can.

The only fresh canned oxygen approved by FDA.An effective solution to combat heavy air pollution in Delhi/NCR.

The releases added that the product is Suitable for all age groups, MyOxy is fit for use by children, expecting and lactating mothers and elderly people. At >99% pure oxygen, MyOxy helps supplement low oxygen levels in the body caused due to air pollution, high altitude and breathlessness due to various reasons such as stale air, intense workout, alcohol consumption, jet lag, stress etc.

Air contains about 21 per cent oxygen while nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, and other gases make up the rest. In congested areas, oxygen levels can fall to as low as 14 per cent with car fumes further increasing carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide levels in the air. An essential first aid component, MyOxy acts as a quick aid in emergency situations such as breathlessness and suffocation due to high pollution levels. With as less as 4-5 inhalations, MyOxy instantly increases the oxygen levels in the body and helps restore normal function of the brain and body.

Commenting on the launch Anand Gupta, CEO, MyOxy said, “Pollution continues to be a massive problem across India. Studies have shown that one out of every four premature deaths in India can be attributed to pollution. Pollution levels in Delhi/NCR are at an all-time high, with the most recent figures showing PM 2.5 levels (particulate matter) at 158. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi recently dived into the ‘very poor’ category and was last recorded at 337. While the Government is making efforts, we have unfortunately observed little progress in the state of air quality in Delhi. MyOxy is an endeavour to help people in polluted cities like Delhi/NCR realize the benefits of fresh oxygen and make it a part of their everyday life for their safety. The can have been designed in an easy to use, compact packaging that is lightweight, weighing lesser than your mobile phones, and can be stored at room temperature.”

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