List of Banned Drugs and Medicines still available in India

India has become a dumping ground for banned drugs; also the business for production of banned drugs is booming. Please make sure that you buy drugs only if prescribed by a doctor (Also, ask which company manufactures it, this would help to ensure that u get what is prescribed at the Drug Store) and that also from a reputed drug store. Not many people know about these banned drugs and consume them causing a lot of damage to themselves.

DANGEROUS DRUGS HAVE BEEN GLOBALLY DISCARDED BUT ARE STILL AVAILABLE IN INDIA ....

Make a checklist, check whether this medicine is in your home or whether it has been recommended by your doctor.

Please DO NOT use it

The most common ones are :-

PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE:
cold and cough. Reason for ban : stroke.
Brand name : Vicks Action-500
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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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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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YOU MAY JUST SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE....