Banned Medicines In India
I thank Dr. Kaiser Jamil for providing such reliable information
and I request all therapists and patients to be aware of the banned drugs, this may be used to educate you colleagues, friends etc.
Posted on public interest, guided by Esther de ru
ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.
Brand name : Novalgin
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CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat
Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
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DROPERIDOL:
Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat.
Brand name : Droperol
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FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal.. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen
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NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure.
Brand name : Nise, Nimulid
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NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream.
Reason for ban :
Cancer..
Brand name : Furacin
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PHENOLPHTHALEIN:
Laxative. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Agarol
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PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
cold and cough. Reason for ban : stroke.
Brand name : D'cold, Vicks Action-500
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OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban : Bone marrow depression.
Brand name : Sioril
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PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms. Reason for ban : Nerve damage.
Brand name : Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Damage to sight.
Brand name : Enteroquinol
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Dr. Kaiser Jamil
Research Director
Indo American Cancer Institute & Research Centre
Banjara Hills, Hyderabad 500034, A.P. India
Re: Banned Medicines In India
I suggested to Ram that this information be shared with all of us because apparently these drugs are flooding the Indian market.
So someone is selling drugs that have been banned in other countries.
That is bad news indeed.
Let us all be on the alert.
Esther