List of banned medicines in India as of December 2023
Amidopyrine
This drug was banned due to its potential to cause serious side effects, including blood dyscrasias and agranulocytosis.
Phenacetin
This pain reliever was banned due to its association with kidney damage and cancer.
Nialamide
This antidepressant was banned due to its potential to cause hypertensive crisis.
Chloramphenicol
It is an antibiotic and banned for systemic use due to its association with aplastic anemia. However, it is still permitted for topical and ophthalmic use.
Phenylpropanolamine
This decongestant was banned due to its association with increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
Furazolidone
This antibiotic was banned due to its potential to cause peripheral neuropathy.
Oxyphenbutazone
This anti-inflammatory drug was banned due to its association with serious side effects, including gastrointestinal bleeding and bone marrow suppression.