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Painkillers, anti-infective drugs fail quality tests most in 2024: CDSCO

While the apex drug regulator does not mention the brand names, it flagged several formulations and drug combinations in its drug alerts

Painkillers, anti-infective drugs fail quality tests most in 2024: CDSCO
Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 12:00 AM IST

Mefenamic acid can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) states that painkiller Meftal can cause adverse reactions, including drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome

Mefenamic acid can have adverse reactions; govt issues drug safety alert
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 8:32 PM IST

Cough syrups to painkillers: Bar codes on 11 habit-forming drugs soon

According to the health ministry, this is being done to stop the misuse and illicit trade of these drugs

Cough syrups to painkillers: Bar codes on 11 habit-forming drugs soon
Updated On : 05 Sep 2023 | 10:26 AM IST

No painkillers or paracetamol recommended after Covaxin jab: Bharat Biotech

Medication is recommended only after consultation with a physician, the vaccine maker said

No painkillers or paracetamol recommended after Covaxin jab: Bharat Biotech
Updated On : 05 Jan 2022 | 7:52 PM IST

Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy in bid to settle opioid crisis cases

Pharmaceutical giant is facing thousands of lawsuits blaming its prescription painkiller OxyContin for plunging millions of Americans into addiction.

Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy in bid to settle opioid crisis cases
Updated On : 16 Sep 2019 | 11:03 PM IST

Hold the painkillers, bring on the exercise

Anyone who spends time around people who exercise knows that painkiller use is common among them

Hold the painkillers, bring on the exercise
Updated On : 08 Jul 2017 | 9:41 PM IST