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Confiscation of misleading medicines in Telangana

Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi Aggarwal

May 4, 2024 at 2:30:00 PM

Medicines, Public Health Laws

Content Editor: Dr. Sakshi Aggarwal
  • The medicines included in this confiscation, are as follows:
    1. Khadirarishta - claimed to treat tumours
    2. Ekangveer ras - claimed to treat paralysis
    3. Simhadi guggulu - claimed to treat rheumatism and tumors
    4. Stonil - claimed to treat kidney problems

  • Steroids were also seized from various quacks during these raids.

  • The confiscation was done in three cities and two districts of Telangana.

  • Drug and Magic Remedies Act, of 1984, prohibits any such advertisements about drugs providing treatments for certain ailments because of their magical qualities

  • It is a punishable offense with imprisonment of about 6 months with or without a fine.

  • It is extremely important to stop such medicines from being so easily available on the market, as self-medication of such drugs poses a great threat to humanity.

  • These can be harmful in terms of antimicrobial resistance, rendering infections non-responsive to appropriate treatment and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death.

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