The Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter costs ₹464, drug code 8172, on PMBJP’s official Product & MRP List read on 15 October 2026. The Kendra’s digital thermometer costs ₹88.98. Both are among the cheapest you can buy: branded fingertip oximeters on Amazon cost ₹1,399 to ₹1,699 that day, and only an unbranded one came close at ₹469. This guide compares the Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter and thermometer with the brands, adds the Kendra’s hot water bag and ice bag, and explains how to take a reading you can trust.
Jan Aushadhi prices are PMBJP’s published MRP on 15 October 2026 (official Product & MRP List); the drug code lets you check any row. Amazon.in prices were read the same day and change often; the links show today’s price. Some links are affiliate links and we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. An oximeter or thermometer reading is a number, not a diagnosis. Breathlessness, chest pain or confusion need a doctor whatever the reading.
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Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter price against branded oximeters
| Pulse oximeter | Price | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter | ₹464 | Kendra only, drug code 8172 | – |
| Fingertip oximeter, large screen (unbranded) | ₹469 | Basic | Buy on Amazon |
| BPL Smart Oxy fingertip | ₹1,399 | Indian brand | Buy on Amazon |
| Dr Trust USA Signature Series | ₹1,399 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Beurer PO 30 | ₹1,626 | German brand | Buy on Amazon |
| Dr Trust Professional Series | ₹1,699 | Buy on Amazon |
The Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter costs a third of the branded ones. All fingertip oximeters work the same way, shining light through the finger to estimate oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate; the price difference buys screen quality, build and a brand to claim warranty from. For a family that wants an oximeter at home for an elderly parent or a COPD patient, the Kendra one is the cheapest reasonable choice.
How to read a Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter
- Sit and rest for five minutes, hand warm, below heart level, resting on the thigh or a table.
- Remove nail polish or henna from the finger you use; they block the light.
- Clip it on the index or middle finger, nail up, and keep still.
- Wait until the number stops changing, usually 30 seconds to a minute, then note the highest steady reading.
- Write it down with the time and the pulse rate, and repeat if the reading looks odd.
Most healthy adults read 95% or above. If readings stay below 94%, speak to a doctor the same day; 90% or lower, or any reading with breathlessness, needs emergency care. Cold fingers, shivering and movement give falsely low numbers, which is why the first two steps matter. Patients with long-term lung disease may have a lower target set by their doctor; follow that.
Jan Aushadhi digital thermometer price
| Thermometer | Price | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan Aushadhi medical digital thermometer | ₹88.98 | Kendra only, drug code 8128 | – |
| Dr Morepen MT-100 | ₹123 | Digital, oral or underarm | Buy on Amazon |
| Dr Morepen MT-110 | ₹128 | Digital, fast reading | Buy on Amazon |
| Beurer FT-09 | ₹180 | Digital | Buy on Amazon |
| Dr Trust flexible tip | ₹299 | Digital, waterproof | Buy on Amazon |
| DR VAKU infrared (no-contact) | ₹785 | Forehead | Buy on Amazon |
| Dr Trust forehead infrared | ₹1,304 | Forehead | Buy on Amazon |
At ₹88.98 the Jan Aushadhi thermometer is the cheapest digital thermometer we found; the Dr Morepen models on Amazon cost ₹123 to ₹128. Infrared forehead thermometers are faster with a sleeping child but cost ten times more and are less accurate if used wrongly. A temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or above is generally taken as a fever; in a baby under three months any fever needs a doctor.
Hot water bag and ice bag at the Kendra
| Item | Jan Aushadhi | Amazon.in | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot water bag (small) | ₹160 (code 7001) | Ross 2-litre rubber ₹149; Lumony 2-litre ₹178 | Buy on Amazon Buy on Amazon |
| Ice bag | ₹20 (code 8134) | Ross reusable 9-inch ice bag ₹149 | Buy on Amazon |
The ice bag at ₹20 is far cheaper than any branded one; the Kendra’s small hot water bag at ₹160 costs about the same as a 2-litre rubber bag on Amazon. Wrap either in a cloth; never put a hot water bag on numb skin, which is a common cause of burns in diabetic and elderly patients.
Where to buy a Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter
Only at Jan Aushadhi Kendras; PMBJP does not sell online. Not every Kendra keeps the oximeter in stock, so call first and give the code 8172; the pharmacist can order it. Many government hospitals have a Kendra on campus. For the nebulizer and steam vaporizer at Kendra prices, see the Jan Aushadhi nebulizer guide; for a BP monitor, the Jan Aushadhi BP machine guide; for medicines, the Jan Aushadhi medicine price list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter price?
₹464, drug code 8172, official MRP on 15 October 2026. The same price applies at every Kendra.
जन औषधि पल्स ऑक्सीमीटर की कीमत कितनी है?
₹464 (ड्रग कोड 8172)। डिजिटल थर्मामीटर ₹88.98, गर्म पानी की थैली ₹160 और आइस बैग ₹20। ब्रांडेड ऑक्सीमीटर ₹1,399 से ₹1,699 तक के हैं।
What is a normal pulse oximeter reading?
95% to 100% in most healthy adults at rest. Below 94% speak to a doctor; 90% or lower is an emergency. A doctor may set a different target for long-term lung disease.
Is the Jan Aushadhi pulse oximeter accurate?
PMBJP does not publish accuracy data on the product list. As with any fingertip oximeter, warm hands, a still finger and no nail polish give the most reliable reading; compare it once with the hospital’s monitor at your next visit.
What is the Jan Aushadhi thermometer price?
₹88.98 for the medical digital thermometer, drug code 8128.
Sources checked
- PMBJP Product & MRP List, janaushadhi.gov.in, read 15 October 2026: every Jan Aushadhi price and drug code on this page.
- Amazon.in product pages, read 15 October 2026 (linked in the tables).
