How to ascertain the authenticity of medicines?
Check the seal:The security seal, especially in bottled medicines, should not be damaged or tampered
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4 Indian Cough Syrups Under Scanner: 6 Ways to Check Authenticity of Medicines at Home
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently issued an alert for four contaminated medicines identified in Gambia that have been potentially linked with acute kidney injuries and 66 deaths among children. The preliminary investigations showed the four cough and cold syrups produced by Haryana-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited. The four cough and cold syrups that are banned by WHO are —Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup, and Magrip N Cold Syrup. In this article, we'll discuss some ways in which you can ascertain the authenticity of medicines.
By Surabhi Shaurya | Updated: October 7, 2022 11:41 AM IST
Check the packaging of medicines:
Look at the font, spellings, and the colour of your medicine. Most often, one or all of these are wrong in a fake medicine.
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Visual inspection of medicines:
Common physical attributes like small pieces of tablets or excessive powder at the bottom of the medicine container, cracks in the tablets need to be looked thoroughly
Unexpected side-effects or allergies:
The fake medicine may contain toxic substances, which may lead to unforeseen side-effects. In such cases, you need to stop consuming the medicine immediately and check with your doctor.
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4 cough syrups banned by WHO:
Manufactured by Haryana-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the four cough and cold syrups that are banned by WHO are —Promethazine Oral Solution, Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup, Makoff Baby Cough Syrup, and Magrip N Cold Syrup.