Health Ministry Bans Around 350 Drugs, Including Corex, Phensedyl

There were concerns about the misuse of these medicines. They were considered ‘unsafe for mass consumption’.

The Health Ministry has banned around 350 fixed dose combination (FDC) drugs widely available in the market until now, reports The Times of India.

These medicines include FDCs based on codine, used in popular cough syrups like Phensedyl and Corex.

The Times of India

The manufacturing and sale of these medicines were prohibited by the government after “they were found to be ‘irrational’ without any therapeutic efficacy and use.” Sources to The Times of India.

While the health ministry has already approved the ban order with immediate effect from Friday, the gazette notification is likely to be printed by Monday.

Health Ministry Official to The Times of India

There were also concerns about the misuse of these medicines. They were considered ‘unsafe for mass consumption’.