New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- A year after banning Nimesulide for use in animals, the Health Ministry on Monday prohibited the controversial drug for humans in doses above 100 mg, citing safety concerns.
Nimesulide is a commonly prescribed painkiller and fever-relieving medicine in India, which may pose health risks when consumed in higher doses, said the health officials.
In an official order dated December 29, the government placed strict curbs on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of the higher doses of the contested medicine with immediate effect.
The advisory follows the concerns raised by health experts over the possibility of liver damage in some patients, which in certain cases might even turn fatal. The Centre's decision was also s...