In a significant step aimed at strengthening patient safety and improving the quality of medicines available in the country, the Central Government has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of 16 fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs after an expert review concluded that the formulations lacked adequate therapeutic justification and could pose health risks to patients. The...
A newly published study from Israel has raised serious concerns over finasteride, one of the most commonly prescribed medications for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness). The research suggests that long-term users of finasteride are at a statistically higher risk of mood disorders, depression, and suicidal thoughts compared to non-users, prompting calls for more caution in...
Following alarming reports of kidney failure and multiple child fatalities, the Government of India has issued an urgent advisory cautioning against the prescription of cough syrups for children under two years of age. The directive calls on state governments, health authorities, and medical practitioners to exercise strict restraint and follow evidence-based protocols when treating pediatric...