The Indian Government has banned 156 combination drugs, including paracetamol and cetirizine, citing no therapeutic justification and potential health risks.
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Indian Government has taken a decisive step by banning 156 combination drugs, including commonly used medications like paracetamol and cetirizine, which are widely prescribed to treat fever, cold, and allergies.
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This significant action follows a thorough review by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), which concluded that these drugs offer no therapeutic justification and could pose potential risks to human health.
Among the banned medications are 34 multivitamins currently under review, raising concerns about their safety and efficacy.
The DTAB’s decision aims to protect public health by ensuring that only drugs with proven therapeutic benefits remain available on the market.
This ban reflects the Indian Government’s commitment to safeguarding its citizens from potentially harmful medications.
Patients and healthcare providers in India are urged to take note of this ban and seek alternative treatments where necessary.
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