The Union health ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations containing the popular painkiller nimesulide above 100 milligrams for human use, citing health risks.
'Natural ingredients like moringa, which have well-documented antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and soothing properties, can play a significant role in improving menstrual comfort and intimate hygiene.'
Treatment for arthritis is mainly focused on symptom management and slowing the progression of the disease, says Dr Vishal Shinde.
Many patients are prescribed NSAIDs for the treatment of painful conditions, fever and inflammation.
Commonly prescribed painkillers like ibuprofen and diclofenac can double the risk of a heart attack, says a new study published in the British Medical Journal.
With a sales turnover of Rs 350 crore in 2005 year, Mankind Pharma holds 21st position in the domestic pharmaceutical business.
A study found that daily doses of pain-killing drugs, including aspirin, increases the risk of impotence of men.
When we don't get enough sleep, our bodies release a stress hormone called cortisol, which disturbs our digestive system leading to bloating and constipation, says Neha Sahaya.
The guidelines stated that systemic oral steroids are not indicated in mild cases and if the symptoms (persistent fever, worsening cough etc.) persist beyond seven days, the treating doctor should be consulted for treatment with low-dose oral steroids.
The recall was initiated by the company on January 21
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