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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Two Held For Possession Of Banned Cough Syrups: Why Are Codeine-Based Cough Syrups Prohibited In India?
Azim Ahmed Naeem Ahmed Khan (29) and Abuzaid Imtiaz Khan (28), were found in possession of 57 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 338.1 gm of mephedrone, which they were intending to sell.
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Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has revised testing permission norms to speed up approvals. From June 1, 2026, companies can start lab testing immediately after application, a step aimed at reducing delays while mai
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Tamil Nadu Bans Almond Kit Cough Syrup Due To Toxin Contamination
The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in
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"Can Men Get Pregnant?" Indian-American Doctor Asked During Abortion Hearing
The tense discussion came during the HELP Committee hearing titled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns
The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Rajasthan Medical Body Bans 7 Firms, 40 Medicines In 2025 For Substandard Quality
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department, intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public, is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities.
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Maharashtra Government Might Invoke Organised Crime Act To Curb Gutkha Trade
The Maharashtra government is considering invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) to restrict the availability of gutkha, which is banned in the state, Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal has said.
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Cash, Drugs, Liquor Worth Over Rs 100 Crore Seized In Bihar Ahead Of Polls
The Election Commission on Monday said enforcement agencies have seized illegal cash, drugs, liquor and other freebies worth more than Rs 100 crore from poll-bound Bihar and other states where assembly by-elections are scheduled.
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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Two Held For Possession Of Banned Cough Syrups: Why Are Codeine-Based Cough Syrups Prohibited In India?
Azim Ahmed Naeem Ahmed Khan (29) and Abuzaid Imtiaz Khan (28), were found in possession of 57 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 338.1 gm of mephedrone, which they were intending to sell.
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Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has revised testing permission norms to speed up approvals. From June 1, 2026, companies can start lab testing immediately after application, a step aimed at reducing delays while mai
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Tamil Nadu Bans Almond Kit Cough Syrup Due To Toxin Contamination
The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in
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"Can Men Get Pregnant?" Indian-American Doctor Asked During Abortion Hearing
The tense discussion came during the HELP Committee hearing titled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns
The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Rajasthan Medical Body Bans 7 Firms, 40 Medicines In 2025 For Substandard Quality
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department, intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public, is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities.
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Maharashtra Government Might Invoke Organised Crime Act To Curb Gutkha Trade
The Maharashtra government is considering invoking the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) to restrict the availability of gutkha, which is banned in the state, Food and Drug Administration Minister Narhari Zirwal has said.
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Cash, Drugs, Liquor Worth Over Rs 100 Crore Seized In Bihar Ahead Of Polls
The Election Commission on Monday said enforcement agencies have seized illegal cash, drugs, liquor and other freebies worth more than Rs 100 crore from poll-bound Bihar and other states where assembly by-elections are scheduled.
