List of banned medicines in India as of December 2023

Amidopyrine

This drug was banned due to its potential to cause serious side effects, including blood dyscrasias and agranulocytosis.

Phenacetin

This pain reliever was banned due to its association with kidney damage and cancer.

Nialamide

This antidepressant was banned due to its potential to cause hypertensive crisis.

Chloramphenicol

It is an antibiotic and banned for systemic use due to its association with aplastic anemia. However, it is still permitted for topical and ophthalmic use.

Phenylpropanolamine

This decongestant was banned due to its association with increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke.

Furazolidone

This antibiotic was banned due to its potential to cause peripheral neuropathy.

Oxyphenbutazone

This anti-inflammatory drug was banned due to its association with serious side effects, including gastrointestinal bleeding and bone marrow suppression.