Rhea is a Philippine health and wellness brand that offers a wide range of vitamins, dietary supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, topical healthcare products, and personal care solutions. The brand is widely distributed through pharmacies, hospitals, traditional drugstores, and major e-commerce platforms including Lazada and Watsons. [1]

Rhea is one of the healthcare brands owned and marketed by Philusa Corporation, a Philippine pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare company. Over the years, the brand has expanded from traditional topical medicines into a broader portfolio that includes vitamins, nutraceuticals, antiseptics, and wellness products. FDA registrations identify Philusa Corporation as the company behind multiple Rhea-branded products. [2]

Rhea offers products across several healthcare categories.

Vitamins & Supplements

These are among the brand’s most popular products online.

Examples include:

• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
• Ascorbic Acid + Zinc
• Vitamin B Complex + C
• Fish Oil (Omega-3)
• Collagen + Vitamin C

Many of these are marketed under Rhea Nutraceuticals, particularly food supplements registered with the Philippine FDA. [3]

Topical Medicines

Rhea manufactures various external-use medicines including:

• Keratolytic solution
• Anti-fungal solution
• Wart remover
• Corn remover
• Acne treatment
• Psoriasis treatment
• Dandruff treatment

One of its best-known products contains:

• Benzoic Acid
• Salicylic Acid
• Resorcinol

for treating fungal infections, warts, corns, dandruff, pimples, and related skin conditions. [4]

Antiseptics & First Aid

The brand also sells:

• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Povidone-Iodine
• First-aid antiseptic solutions

These are common household healthcare products in the Philippines. [5]

Herbal & Traditional Products

Rhea maintains several traditional healthcare products including:

• Aceite de Manzanilla
• Aceite Alcamforado
• Vinagre Aromatico
• Superscent Oil

These products are commonly used for massage, muscle comfort, and traditional Filipino home remedies. FDA records list Philusa Corporation as the company responsible for notifications of products such as Rhea Superscent Oil and Rhea Vinagre Aromatico. [6]

Rhea Nutraceuticals is the supplement line of the brand, focusing on nutritional support rather than prescription medicines.

Its products include:

• Vitamin C
• Zinc
• Fish Oil
• Collagen
• Other nutritional supplements

Food supplements registered in the Philippines carry the standard FDA disclaimer that they are registered as food supplements with no approved therapeutic claims. [7]

Rhea products are manufactured and/or distributed by Philusa Corporation, a Philippine healthcare company involved in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, consumer healthcare, and personal care products. Multiple FDA registrations and cosmetic notifications identify Philusa Corporation as the responsible company for Rhea products. [8]

Rhea is positioned as an affordable, pharmacy-grade healthcare brand.

Compared with premium international brands, Rhea emphasizes:

• Accessible pricing
• Wide pharmacy availability
• FDA-registered products
• Everyday healthcare essentials

Its products are commonly sold individually or in economical packs, making them popular among budget-conscious consumers.

Rhea products are available through:

• Lazada Philippines
• Watsons Philippines
• Community pharmacies
• Drugstores
• Hospitals
• Medical supply retailers

The brand has a strong presence in both physical retail and online marketplaces. [9]

Some frequently available Rhea products include:

• Rhea Ascorbic Acid 500 mg
• Rhea Ascorbic Acid + Zinc
• Rhea Vitamin B Complex + C
• Rhea Fish Oil
• Rhea Collagen + Vitamin C
• Rhea Hydrogen Peroxide
• Rhea Povidone-Iodine
• Rhea Keratolytic / Anti-Fungal Solution
• Rhea Aceite de Manzanilla
• Rhea Solution (Benzoic Acid + Salicylic Acid + Resorcinol) [10]

Among Filipino consumers, Rhea is generally recognized as a value-oriented health brand that offers generic medicines, supplements, and first-aid products at competitive prices. Online discussions frequently mention the affordability of Rhea’s vitamin and generic medicine offerings, though such community opinions are anecdotal and should not be taken as evidence of comparative clinical performance. [11]

Many Rhea products are registered or notified with the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) according to their product type (food supplements, cosmetics, or OTC medicines). Consumers can verify specific product registrations through the FDA verification portal. [12]

• Philusa Corporation
• Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Nutraceuticals
• Over-the-counter (OTC) medicine
• Dietary supplements

Rhea is an established Philippine healthcare brand under Philusa Corporation, offering a broad portfolio that includes vitamins, nutraceuticals, topical medicines, antiseptics, and traditional wellness products. Its emphasis on affordability, broad distribution, and FDA-registered products has made it a familiar name in Philippine pharmacies and online marketplaces such as Lazada and Watsons. [13]

1. RHEA
2. Get Rhea Products at the Best Prices Online | Lazada Philippines
3. FDA Verification Portal
4. FDA Verification Portal
5. Registration Number | NN-1000000891342
6. RHEA, RHEA Ascorbic Acid 500mg Sold Per Piece | Watsons Philippines
7. RHEA, Ascorbic Acid plus Zinc 30 Capsules | Watsons Philippines
8. RHEA, Solution 120mL | Watsons Philippines
9. Registration Number | NN-1000007269052
10. Vitamin C Reco?
11. Ano vitamins niyo?
12. Baka may alam kayong halos wholesale ang bigay na gamot
13. What generic/lower priced products in the Philippines are the same quality as branded/pricier ones?