Dangerous medicines that are banned in many major countries but are still available in India. Not sure but heard that Indian Government also restricted them from advertising and is in the process of banning the below and medicines being given for obesity.
I am suprised to see D'Cold, Vicks Action 500 & Nimulid which are most common..
ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression.
Brand name: Novalgin
CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban : irregular heartbeat
Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
DROPERIDOL:
Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat.
Brand name : roperol
FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen
NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure.
Brand name : Nise, Nimulid
NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Furacin
PHENOLPHTHALEIN:
Laxative. Reason for ban : Cancer.
Brand name : Agarol
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
Brand name : D'cold, Vicks Action-500
OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban : Bone marrow depression.
Brand name : Sioril
PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms. Reason for ban : Nerve damage.
Brand name : Piperazine
QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Damage to sight.
Brand name : Enteroquinol
Thanks
Gopi Gandi.