DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) bans some medicines due to health risks. These medicines include two cough syrups. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan took this action to keep people safe. They found bad batches of medicines.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan found eight bad batches of two drugs. They also found four bad batches of four more drugs. These medicines include antibiotics, anti-allergic drops, injections, and viral infection drugs.
The bad batches include Tussin DM Suspension. They also include one batch of Arp Powder. Metrovan Syrup is also affected. Ann-vil Injection is another bad batch. Torax and Zond Syrup have seven bad batches. These syrups have high ethylene glycol. This chemical is not safe for people.
How Did DRAP Found Out?
The Punjab Drug Control Directorate sent samples first. DRAP then tested these samples. They found the drugs were bad. They told people to stop selling these bad batches. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan banned the sale right away. They want to protect public health. Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan always acts to keep people safe.
DRAP’s tests show the drugs are not good. High ethylene glycol in Torax and Zond Syrup is dangerous. This chemical can make people sick. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan wants to stop this danger. They issued a recall alert. This means people must return these bad drugs. They should not use them.
DRAP always works for the public’s health. When they find bad drugs, they act fast. They stop the sale of these drugs. This keeps people safe. The scientists at Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan will keep testing drugs. They will keep finding and stopping bad drugs.
Public health is very important to Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan. They work hard to make sure medicines are safe. When they find problems, they act right away. This ban is one example. It shows how DRAP protects people. They will continue to do this important work.
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