No major side-effects of hydroxychloroquine: ICMR

No major side-effects of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) have been found in studies in India and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for COVID-19, the Indian Council of Medical Research......

Govt places urgent orders for 11.45 cr HCQ tablets

India has placed urgent orders for at least 11.45 crore tablets of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). This drug is being directly procured by HLL Lifecare, on behalf of the Union health ministry.  ......

CDSCO panel recommends anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir for emergency use

An expert panel of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation on Monday recommended granting permission to manufacture and market anti-Covid pill Molnupiravir for restricted emergency use for......

Govt issues new Covid guidelines for children

Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid infection, and if steroids are used, they should be tapered over......

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

The plant and associated facilities focus on manufacturing or packaging Amoxicilin-based products, which include semi-synthetic penicillin Dr Reddy’s Laboratories has sold the antibiotics......

Moves: Anand vs Carlsen, Game 3, World Chess Championship

The third game in the World Chess Championship, between defending champion Viswanathan Anand and Norwegian challenger Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday ended in a draw after 51 moves. Following are the......