The Karnataka government has banned a total of 15 drugs and cosmetic products after they were found to be “Not of Standard Quality” by the state’s Drugs Testing Laboratory. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao issued a strong advisory on Wednesday, urging all stakeholders to immediately stop the sale and use of these items due to potential health risks.
“These drugs and cosmetics have failed quality tests. I appeal to all chemists, doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes to immediately stop selling, stocking, or using them,” the minister said. “If you have any stock, inform your local Drugs Inspector or Assistant Drugs Controller without delay. Your safety is our top priority. Strict action will be taken against violators.”
An official notification reinforced the directive, requesting all chemists, wholesalers, and medical institutions to comply immediately and alert authorities if they possess any of the listed items. The public has also been warned against using these products.
The list of banned items include:
- Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer-Lactate Solution for Injection)
- Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer’s Lactate Solution Injection I.P.) RL
- Pomol-650 (Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 650 mg)
- MITQ Q7 Syrup (Co Enzyme Q10, L-Carnitine, Benfotiamine, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine HCL, Ascorbic Acid & Vitamin E Syrup)
- Sterile Diluent for Reconstitution of ND, IB, IBD and Combination Vaccines for Poultry (Veterinary) Multi Dose Vial 200ml
- Spniflox-OZ Tablets (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets IP)
- PANTOCOAT-DAR (Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant & Domperidone Prolonged Release Capsules IP)
- Sodium Chloride Injection IP 0.9% w/v (NS)
- Alpha Lipoic Acid, Folic Acid, Methylcobalamin, Vitamin B6 & Vitamin D3 Tablets
- Om Shanthi Gold Class KUMKUM
- Piracid-O Suspension (Sucralfate & Oxetacaine Suspension)
- Glimiz-2 (Glimepiride Tablets IP 2mg)
- Iron Sucrose Injection USP 100mg (Irogain)
- Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. RL (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.)
Those in possession of these banned products are advised to verify batch numbers and manufacturer details to confirm whether their stock is affected.
