This happened on a recent vacation to Saputara(a hill station in Dang, Gujarat). My wife was suffering from a severe stomach upset and it was not possible to find a doctor late at night. In order to find some medicine for her, I went to a local Medical store, described her condition and asked for Enteroquinol a common drug for diarrhoea.
It so happened that in the cottage next to ours was a Pharmacist who met me on my way back. I mentioned my wife’s condition and showed him the tablets. That is when I came to know that it was a banned drug and could cause adverse effects.
Later, I came across a list of banned combinations(ingredients of a drug) used in drugs and the their Brand Names and I thought this could be of help to many. The credibility of this list is questionable as it was forwarded to me via e-mail.
All I suggest is do not buy drugs across the counter without a Doctor’s Prescription even if you are suffering from Cold and Cough.scroll down and you will soon know why.
The list follows.look out for familiar Brand Names.
THESE DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCARDED BUT ARE AVAILABLE IN INDIA
ANALGIN:
This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression. Brand name: Novalgin
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CISAPRIDE:
Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban: irregular heartbeat Brand name: Ciza, Syspride
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DROPERIDOL:
Anti-depressant. Reason for ban: Irregular heartbeat. Brand name: Droperol
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FURAZOLIDONE:
Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban: Cancer. Brand name: Furoxone, Lomofen
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NIMESULIDE:
Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban: Liver failure. Brand name: Nise, Nimulid
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NITROFURAZONE:
Antibacterial cream. Reason for ban: Cancer. Brand name: Furacin
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PHENOLPHTHALEIN:
Laxative. Reason for ban: Cancer. Brand name: Agarol
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PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
Cold and cough. Reason for ban: stroke. Brand name: D’cold, Vicks Action 500
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OXYPHENBUTAZONE:
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression. Brand name: Sioril
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PIPERAZINE:
Anti-worms. Reason for ban: Nerve damage. Brand name: Piperazine
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QUINIODOCHLOR:
Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban: Damage to sight. Brand name: Enteroquinol
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Keep Healthy!