The Telangana Narcotics Control Bureau has seized certain Ayurvedic medicines due to misleading advertisements. Mr. Qadilarishta, who claims to treat tumors, Mr. Ekanveer Rath, who claims to treat paralysis, and Mr. Singhadi Guggul, who claims to treat rheumatism and tumors, were arrested.
Authorities also seized 24 tablets of Stonil, an Ayurvedic drug that claims to treat kidney stones. Ayurphalanim leaf powder, which is claimed to be effective against fever, was also seized.
The agency found and seized Diclodan Forte (diclofenac sodium and paracetamol) tablets, an allopathic drug that claims to treat fever.
DCA Director-General VB Kamalasan Reddy said such claims are in violation of the Drugs and Magical Remedies (Offensive Advertisement) Act, 1954. The Drugs and Magical Cures (Offensive Advertising) Act 1954 prohibits the advertising of certain drugs for the treatment of certain patients. illness or disability. No person shall participate in the publication of advertisements relating to diseases/disorders indicated under the Medicines and Magical Remedies (Offensive Advertisements) Act 1954.
The seizures were made in Khammam, Bachupalli, Thopran, Secunderabad and Nizamabad.
Advertisements for drugs to treat ‘tumors’, ‘paralysis’, ‘kidney stones’, ‘fever’ and ‘rheumatism’ are prohibited under the Drugs and Magical Cures (Offensive Advertisements) Act 1954 .
A person who makes misleading advertisements for medicines for the treatment of certain diseases or disorders is liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or to a fine, or to both, under the Drugs and Magical Cures (Offensive Advertisements) Act 1954. will be punished. .
The DCA also raided clinics run by unlicensed medical practitioners, commonly known as quacks, and seized illegally stored drugs. The raids were carried out in Mechal Malkajgiri, Vikarabad and Rangareddy districts.
A large number of unlicensed drugs were found in stock for sale. DCA officers detected several high-generation “antibiotics” at the clinic during the raid. Indiscriminate sale of antibiotics by unqualified parties can have dire consequences for the health of rural populations, including the emergence of ‘antimicrobial resistance’.
Authorities found “steroids” at the quack’s clinic. Misusing steroids can have serious health effects, including immune system suppression, hormonal imbalances, muscle and bone weakness, cardiovascular problems, and psychological effects. Indiscriminate use of steroids poses a significant risk to public health. DCA officials seized shares worth Rs 71,300 crore during the special investigation.
Wholesalers and distributors who supply pharmaceuticals to such unqualified persons and purchase and sell pharmaceuticals without obtaining a pharmaceutical license will also be punished under the Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Act, and such wholesalers and sealers will be subject to penalties. The director said that strict action should be taken.
