India's drug regulator warns against misuse of painkillers and antibiotics over kidney risk
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation issues advisory urging rational, supervised use to prevent chronic kidney disease.
What to know
- India's drug regulator has issued an advisory cautioning against indiscriminate use of painkillers (NSAIDs) and antibiotics due to increased risk of chronic kidney disease and renal impairment.
- The advisory directs healthcare professionals to prescribe these drugs only when clinically indicated, using the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration, and directs pharmacists and retailers to enforce prescription requirements.
- The public is advised against self-medication, repeated use, or sharing of antibiotics, and those with kidney disease or risk factors should inform healthcare providers before taking NSAIDs.
“It is dangerous to take this preparation except in accordance with the medical advice. Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.”
CDSCO (Schedule H1 warning) · Indian Express ↗
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) India's apex drug regulator
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The Hindu reports regulator warns against indiscriminate use
The Hindu publishes coverage of the CDSCO circular, emphasizing antimicrobial stewardship principles and directing healthcare institutions to strengthen systems for rational prescribing.
“antimicrobial stewardship principles while prescribing antibiotics and to avoid unnecessary combination therapy, inappropriate drug selection, incorrect dosing, and unnecessarily prolonged treatment.”
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1 outlet first by The Hindu, 1d ago · read ↗
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Indian Express reports on regulator's advisory
Indian Express publishes details of the CDSCO's advisory, emphasizing restrictions on Schedule H NSAIDs and Schedule H1 antibiotics, and directives for public, healthcare professionals, pharmacists, and retailers.
“only when clinically indicated, in the appropriate dose and for the appropriate duration, and under the supervision of a Registered Medical Practitioner.”
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2 outlets Painkillers and antibiotics can harm kidneys when misused: Drug regulator issues fresh advisory
first by Indian Express, 1d ago · also NDTV
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CDSCO issues advisory on painkiller and antibiotic misuse — The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued a circular cautioning against indiscriminate, repeated, or prolonged use of NSAIDs and antibiotics, citing the associated risk of chronic kidney disease and renal impairment.