Banned Medicines in India 2023

 

Types of Banned Medicines:

There are two main categories of banned medicines in India:

1. Single Drugs: These are individual medications that are prohibited for use due to safety concerns or lack of therapeutic justification.
2. Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs): These are medicines containing two or more drugs combined in fixed proportions. They are banned if they are found to be irrational, unsafe, or lacking proper scientific evidence to support their use.

List of Banned Single Drugs:

1. Amidopyrine
2. Phenacetin
3. Nialamide
4. Chloramphenicol (Except for ophthalmic and topical preparations)
5. Phenylpropanolamine
6. Furazolidone
7. Oxyphenbutazone
8. Metronidazole (topical application for acne)

List of Banned FDCs:

As of December 2023, a total of 14 FDCs have been banned in India. These include:

1. Nimesulide + Paracetamol Dispersible Tablet
   
   
2. Amoxicillin + Bromhexine
3. Pholcodine + Promethazine
4. Chlopheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride + Caffeine
5. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
6. Ambroxol Hydrochloride + Guaiphenesin + Levosalbutamol + Menthol
7. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Ambroxol Hydrochloride + Guaiphenesin
8. Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride + Ammonium Chloride
9. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
10. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Doxylamine Succinate + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
11. Pholcodine + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Chlorpheniramine Maleate
12. Ambroxol Hydrochloride + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Guaiphenesin
13. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Doxylamine Succinate + Guaifenesin
14. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Guaifenesin

This article is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult your doctor for any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health or medication.

https://drugs.delhi.gov.in/drugs/banned-drugs