Govt restricts Fixed Dose Combinations
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
Sat, 22 August 2026Sun, 23 August 2026
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dailyexcelsior.com
Times of India
22 Aug, 22:36over 4 hours23 Aug, 02:48
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Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- dailyexcelsior.com22:36
NEW DELHI, Aug 22: In a significant step to safeguard the health and safety of young children, the Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, mandating...
Sun, 23 August 2026
1 report- Times of India02:48first to report
The Centre has restricted combination cold medicines for young children. Fixed-dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride are now banned. These combinations pose risks and safer alternatives are available for children. Manufacturers must now prominently display warnings on all affected drug labels. This regulatory action follows extensive reviews and recommendations from expert committees.