India Bans 156 Medicines Due to ‘Harmful’ Ingredients

The Indian government has banned 156 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs, citing concerns that these combinations are potentially harmful and unnecessary. The decision comes after a review by a panel of experts who deemed these medications to be unsafe and unjustified. Among the banned drugs are several popular painkillers, antibiotics, and treatments for cold, cough, and allergies. The government has also banned a number of medications for digestive issues, including those containing a combination of digestive enzymes and antacids. This ban, which prohibits production, distribution, and sale of the FDC drugs, aims to safeguard public health by preventing the use of potentially dangerous drug combinations.