HYDERABAD, APRIL 01, 2024: Officials of Drugs Control Administration, Telangana have seized homeopathic and Ayurvedic medicines for misleading advertisements in contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, in various parts of the state on Sunday.
DCA Director-General VB Kamalasan Reddy said that the officials detected certain medicines circulating in the market with misleading claims on their labels, stating that they treat ‘Kidney Stones’ and ‘Female diseases, in general’. Drugs Inspector, Shabad, K Anvesh, detected ‘Lord’s Stonil Tablets’, a homeopathic medicine, the product label bears a misleading claim stating that it treats ‘Renal Calculi’ (Kidney Stones). Stocks of the medicines were seized during the raid conducted at a medical shop in Shamshabad Village, Ranga Reddy District.
Drugs Inspector, Gandimaisamma, M Hemalatha, detected ‘Hemapushpa Tonic, an Ayurvedic medicine, which bears a misleading claim stating that the product is a ‘women’s health restorative tonic’ and that “it helps in abdominal cramps, pelvic pain, loss of appetite, anaemia, backache, nausea, vomiting, crankiness, weariness, giddiness, hot flushes of palm and soles in females. Helps in purifying and formation of new blood for glowing skin & beauty. Helps to keep active and fit throughout the month.” Stocks of the medicines were seized during the raid conducted at a medical shop in Mallampet Village, Dundigal-Gandimaisamma Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District.
Further investigation shall be carried out and action shall be taken as per the law against all the offenders. Persons who make misleading advertisements regarding drugs for treatment of certain diseases and disorders are punishable under Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, with imprisonment which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
The public may report any complaints regarding illegal activities concerning medicines through the Drugs Control Administration, Telangana Toll-Free Number 1800-599-6969, which is operational from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm on all working days.
