Karnataka Government’s Food Safety and Drug Administration department has declared 14 drugs manufactured by 14 different companies as "sub-standard".
Karnataka Government’s Food Safety and Drug Administration department has declared 14 drugs manufactured by 14 different companies as "sub-standard".
The department has directed chemists, wholesalers, doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes not to stock, sell, or use these drugs and cosmetics, an official statement said.
Some of the drugs flagged that are known are compound sodium lactate injection IP (Ringer-Lactate solution for injection) manufactured by Ultra Laboratories (batch no: KI124110) and Tam Bran Pharmaceuticals; Pomol-650 (Paracetamol tablets I P 650 mg) by Aban Pharmaceuticals (batch no: 13-4536) and MITO Q7 Syrup by Bion Therapeutics India (batch no: CHS-40170).
"In case they hold any stock, they are requested to inform the concerned area Drugs Inspector or Assistant Drugs Controller.” The public is also advised not to use these drugs or cosmetics for their health and safety.