E-drug: Codeine in Cough Mixtures (cont)
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Dear E-Drug,
It is not clear from Subhas C. Mandal letter when it is stated that
in India Codeine is a "prescription drug". In India several
prescription drugs can be purchased over the counter.
Also of interest:
The following fixed combinations of Cough Mixture are banned in India
as per the Gazette Notification dated 11/2/91 of Drugs Controller of
India No.X 11014/4/90.DMS & PFA;
1)Fixed dose combination of Salbutamol or any other bronchdilator
with centrally acting anti-tussive and/or antihistamine.
2)Fixed dose combination of centrally acting anti-tussive with
antihistamine having high atropine like activity in expectorants.
3)Preparations claiming to combat cough associated with asthma
containing centrally acting anti-tussive and/or an antihistamine.
From;
Dr Gopal Dabade
dabade_pal@yahoo.com
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