Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Trump-Xi meeting crucial for global economic stability: Shaun ReinA high-stakes meeting between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is closely watched for signs of stability amid escalating...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Paracetamol may get costlier as Vizag chemists warn 30–40% drug cost surge amid Iran war-led pharma cost shockThe ongoing conflict in Iran is impacting India's healthcare sector. Pharmaceutical distributors warn of significant price increases for es...
17 Apr, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Not just tablets, paracetamol is hidden in 5 everyday products — experts warn of overdose riskExperts are raising concerns about the widespread use of paracetamol, a common painkiller found in numerous over-the-counter medications. A...
26 Sep, 2025, 02.03 AM IST
Fairfax, Bain look to buy Gujarat API company FarmsonCanadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Group and Bain Capital are in competition for a buyout of Farmson Basic Drugs, a leading API make...
28 Aug, 2024, 01.14 AM IST
Scientists issue warning over new side effects of taking ParacetamolOver-the-counter drug, paracetamol, has been found to produce a strange effect on people. Those who consume this drug more often are less f...
15 Nov, 2022, 11.42 PM IST
No painkillers or paracetamol recommended after Covaxin jab: Bharat BiotechStating that it has received feedback that certain immunisation centres are recommending taking three paracetamol 500mg tablets along with ...
05 Jan, 2022, 07.36 PM IST
Venus Remedies wins legal battle against French firm for paracetamol patentThe Indian drug firm had initiated the legal battle in order to remove any patent hurdle in manufacturing of intravenous paracetamol soluti...
17 Jun, 2021, 08.23 PM IST
In a race with HCQ, remdesivir and Coronil, Paracetamol has witnessed a sudden rise in demandSudden demand for paracetamol has been taken to be a possible clue to people concealing Covid-19 at home. People who have, or think they ha...
11 Jul, 2020, 10.00 AM IST
Government frees exports of Paracetamol APIsThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade amended the export policy for Paracetamol APIs to remove the restriction making its export “free w...
28 May, 2020, 09.14 PM IST
India to send nearly 1,000 tonnes of paracetamol raw material to EuropeThe Indian government in March put a hold on exports of several drugs including paracetamol to secure supplies for its people after the cor...
06 May, 2020, 02.50 PM IST
Govt lifts curbs on exports of formulations made from ParacetamolThe government on March 3 had put export restrictions on 26 pharma ingredients and medicines, including paracetamol. However on April 6, it...
17 Apr, 2020, 01.33 PM IST
Don't give paracetamol to infants: It may up asthma risk in adulthoodParacetamol use is linked to reduced lung function in children after the age of 18.
17 Sep, 2018, 04.34 PM IST
Paracetamol useless in relieving low back painThe study on paracetamol found that there was never a systematic review of the evidence for the drug's usage to treat low back pain.
01 Apr, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
India slaps $787 per tn anti-dumping duty on Chinese paracetamolIndia has imposed anti-dumping duty of $787 per tonne on import of Paracetamol, a widely used medicine, from China for five years.
30 Oct, 2013, 03.18 PM IST
- First long acting paracetamol pill launched
The Paracetamol molecule has been formulated after extensive research in such a way that it will have 20 per cent less toxicity levels.
07 Feb, 2011, 06.03 PM IST
- Bafna Pharma bags UK nod for Paracetamol, Loperamide
Bafna Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it has received approval from the UK health regulator to produce popular drug Paracetamol and Lopera...
03 Jun, 2010, 05.22 PM IST