News for 'Drugs Administration'

FDA halts sale of Bisleri!

FDA halts sale of Bisleri!

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has directed Parle Exports, manufacturers of Bisleri bottled water, not to release the product in the market till further orders.

Wockhardt launches Ondansetron in US

Wockhardt launches Ondansetron in US

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Wockhardt's US subsidiary, Wockhardt USA, has launched Ondansetron injection in the United States on December 26.

Aurobindo Pharma gets nod for AIDS tablets

Aurobindo Pharma gets nod for AIDS tablets

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

The company has received the tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration to manufacture and market these combination tablets in strengths of 600mg/300mg/ 300mg, a statement by Aurobindo Pharma said.

'Insects found' in infant milk powder

'Insects found' in infant milk powder

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has ordered withdrawal of Amulspray from Mumbai with immediate effect.

Wockhardt antibiotic gets USFDA nod

Wockhardt antibiotic gets USFDA nod

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Wockhardt Ltd said on Thursday it has received approval from USFDA for marketing antibiotic, Clarithromycin tablets, in the US market.

Lupin launches generic Ciprofloxacin in US market

Lupin launches generic Ciprofloxacin in US market

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

The company's US subsidiary, Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc has launched its Ciprofloxacin for oral suspension in the US market in the strengths of 5 g/100 mL (250mg/5 mL) and 10 g/100 mL (500 mg/5 mL), Lupin said in a statement.

Cadbury faces prosecution

Cadbury faces prosecution

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Dr Reddy's gets USFDA nod for Amlodipine

Dr Reddy's gets USFDA nod for Amlodipine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd on Friday said it has received tentative approval from US Food and Drug Administration for amlodipine besylate tablets.

Boxing icon Pacquiao admits drug use as a teen

Boxing icon Pacquiao admits drug use as a teen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Philippines boxing icon Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao says he took all kinds of drugs as a teenager but fully supports President Rodrigo Duterte, whose vicious anti-drugs campaign has led to the killing of more than 3,000 people, mostly users and pushers, in three months.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Topiramate

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for Topiramate

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd on Friday said it has received tentative approval from the US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market 25 mg, 100 mg and 200 mg Topiramate tablets.

Aurobindo Pharma embroiled in patent cases in the US

Aurobindo Pharma embroiled in patent cases in the US

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

According to the petition copies, Hospira has alleged that Aurobindo's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to make generic version of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride injection would infringe its patented drug Precedex.

New Jersey: Feds conduct search at Ranbaxy HQ

New Jersey: Feds conduct search at Ranbaxy HQ

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Agents from the US Food and Drug Administration apparently locked down the US headquarters of the Indian pharmaceutical major as well.

US sees red over sindoor

US sees red over sindoor

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Indian women may consider it sacred to adorn 'Sindoor' (vermilion) on their foreheads, but the United States government has warned against using a particular brand of this toxic 'red powder' due to high lead content.

WHO clears Serum Institute's Covovax for emergency use

WHO clears Serum Institute's Covovax for emergency use

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

'WHO issued an emergency use listing for Covovax, expanding the basket of WHO-validated vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccine is produced by the Serum Institute of India under licence from Novavax,' the world health body said in a tweet on Friday.

Ranbaxy to market Cefprozil in USA

Ranbaxy to market Cefprozil in USA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Ranbaxy Laboratories will soon join the select club of Indian pharmaceutical majors and have a share in the $76.6 million generics market for anti-infective Cefprozil tablets in the US.

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

J&J's loss may be good news for Indian pharmas

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Dr Reddy's, Glenmark, Wockhardt have lined up alternatives for Zytiga

Engaged with US entities for procurement of vaccines: MEA

Engaged with US entities for procurement of vaccines: MEA

Rediff.com20 May 2021

India is engaged with American entities for procurement of COVID-19 vaccines from the United States and their possible manufacturing in the country subsequently, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Five Jamaicans test positive for banned drugs - sources

Five Jamaicans test positive for banned drugs - sources

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Five Jamaican athletes, including two Olympic medallists, tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs at last month's national championships, sources close to Jamaican athletics said.

Novovax Covid vaccine likely to get nod in India ahead of US

Novovax Covid vaccine likely to get nod in India ahead of US

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Adar Poonawalla said he was hopeful that Covovax, the Novavax vaccine made by SII, will be launched around October this year for adults and for children by the first quarter of next year, depending on DCGI approvals.

'Red Bull' under FDA lens

'Red Bull' under FDA lens

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has prohibited the sales of 'Red Bull', an energy drink, following complaints that the product's main ingredient Taurine is an animal derivative, which the company denies saying it is derived sythetically.

FIR filed against Snapdeal CEO, directors

FIR filed against Snapdeal CEO, directors

Rediff.com1 May 2015

In April, Snapdeal had said it was delisting the drugs from its portal and was assisting the regulator in the investigation.

'Afraid' Kuki MLAs likely to skip Manipur assembly session

'Afraid' Kuki MLAs likely to skip Manipur assembly session

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Most of the Kuki MLAs irrespective of their party affiliations are unlikely to attend the Manipur assembly session slated to be called from August 21 in view of the continued ethnic violence, according to leaders from the community.

Silicone breast implants may rupture: US FDA

Silicone breast implants may rupture: US FDA

Rediff.com8 Apr 2005

The alternative, saline implants, rupture too, but such failures are quickly recognised by women as their breasts deflate.

How safe is the baby oil?

How safe is the baby oil?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Pune sweet maker gets USFDA nod

Pune sweet maker gets USFDA nod

Rediff.com25 Apr 2006

Maharashtra to cancel licences of gutkha cos

Maharashtra to cancel licences of gutkha cos

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Saturday issued directives to various departments to cancel the licences of gutkha manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers in the state after finding magnesium carbonate in gutkha.

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

We will prevail: Trump hints at 2024 presidential bid

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Committee in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, the 74-year-old leader, who left the White House on January 20, stopped short of announcing to run for the president in 2024, although he gave enough indications that he is moving in that direction.

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.

Maharashtra chemists on strike on Jan 11, 12

Maharashtra chemists on strike on Jan 11, 12

Rediff.com10 Jan 2006

More than 44,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra will go on a two-day strike on January 11 and 12 to protest the 'draconian' measure by the Food and Drug Administration, which proposed withdrawal of licences in case of any violation.

FDA cracks down on Bisleri

FDA cracks down on Bisleri

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration on Monday ordered Parle Bisleri, manufacturer of Bisleri mineral water to stop production in its two units in Mumbai with immediate effect.

Maharashtra chemists' strike on Jan 11, 12

Maharashtra chemists' strike on Jan 11, 12

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

More than 44,000 chemists and druggists across Maharashtra would go on a two-day strike on January 11 and 12

Wockhardt gets US nod for Zonisamide

Wockhardt gets US nod for Zonisamide

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Wockhardt has received United States Food & Drug Administration approval to market Zonisamide capsules.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year: Pfizer boss

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Health officials have previously raised the possibility that the public may need booster COVID-19 shots.

Covishield accounts for 88% of Covid jabs in India

Covishield accounts for 88% of Covid jabs in India

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Serum Institute has the capacity to make 250 million doses of Covishield monthly.

Wockhardt gets import alert from US FDA

Wockhardt gets import alert from US FDA

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Ankleshwar plant is the third such facility to face action

'US bio-terrorism law to hit Indian food exports'

'US bio-terrorism law to hit Indian food exports'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2004

The new US bio-terrorism law, which mandates prior registration of food suppliers with the USFDA, is likely to adversely affect the Indian food and marines exports, warns a leading non-government organisation EAN-India.

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

How India can make drugs affordable for its poor

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

To keep price control to a minimum, the government can act in two areas where it has not done so far.