Expert Committee Recommends Ban on 14 FDC Drugs in India
The Indian government has banned 14 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, citing that they pose a risk to public health. The banned drugs include those used for treating common infections, cough, and fever.
The decision to ban the FDCs was made by the Union Health Ministry following the recommendations of an expert committee. The committee found that there was no therapeutic justification for these medicines and that they may involve “risk” to people.
Some of the banned drugs include Nimesulide and Paracetamol dispersible tablets, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Codeine syrup, Pholcodine and Promethazine, Amoxicillin and Bromhexine, and Bromhexine, Dextromethorphan, Ammonium Chloride, and Menthol.
The government has said that the ban will come into effect immediately. Any person found selling or possessing the banned drugs will be liable for legal action.
The ban on the FDCs is a welcome move by the government. These drugs have been linked to a number of side effects, including liver damage, kidney damage, and respiratory problems. The ban will help to protect the health of the Indian public.
What are fixed-dose combination drugs?
Fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs are medicines that contain two or more active ingredients in a single dosage form. These drugs are often marketed as being more convenient and effective than taking separate medications. However, FDCs can also be dangerous, as they can increase the risk of side effects and drug interactions.
Why were these FDCs banned?
The expert committee that reviewed the FDCs found that there was no therapeutic justification for their use. In other words, the benefits of these drugs did not outweigh the risks. The committee also found that the FDCs may involve “risk” to people, including the risk of liver damage, kidney damage, and respiratory problems.
What are the implications of the ban?
The ban on the 14 FDCs will come into effect immediately. Any person found selling or possessing the banned drugs will be liable for legal action. The ban is expected to have a significant impact on the Indian pharmaceutical industry, as many of the banned drugs were popular and widely prescribed.
The ban is also a positive step for public health. It will help to protect the health of the Indian public by reducing the risk of side effects and drug interactions from these FDCs.
What can you do?
If you are currently taking any of the banned FDCs, you should talk to your doctor about alternative medications. You should also be aware of the risks of taking FDCs, and you should only take them if they are prescribed by a doctor.
The ban on the 14 FDCs is a positive step for public health. It will help to protect the health of the Indian public by reducing the risk of side effects and drug interactions from these FDCs.
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