The ban has been imposed over safety concerns. The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 mg.
Decision follows ICMR recommendations
The decision was taken following a recommendation by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the country's apex health research body and after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board. A government notification said oral formulations containing nimesulide above 100 mg involve risk to humans and that safer alternatives are available.
Adverse effects include liver damage
* The prohibition has been imposed under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and comes
into effect immediately. The decision was taken in public interest.
* Nimesulide, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been under scrutiny globally for its
potential to cause liver toxicity.
2011 when health ministry banned use of nimesulide in children below 12 years.
Tailpiece.
Got up at 5, sent most of the messages, switched on the hymns on the home theatre, lit up the puja room lamp, opened up the house for the day.
The morning cuppa with Lekha.
Walked on the road outside The Quarterdeck; recited my prayers.
Worked on the laptop after a great breakfast of poorie-bhaaji.
Lunch, watched television followed by siesta.
A quiet evening.
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