Paracetamol Brand Pomol-650 Among 15 Medicines Found Unsafe, Banned In Karnataka

Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 17:02 IST

The Karnataka government banned 15 medicines, including Pomol-650, after they were deemed unsafe by the state's food safety regulator

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The Karnataka government on Thursday banned the use of 15 medicines, including a brand of paracetamol, after they were found unsafe by the state’s food safety regulator.

Paracetamol brand Pomol-650 (paracetamol tablets IP 650 mg), O Shanti Gold Class Kumkum manufactured in Mysuru, and compound sodium lactate injection are among the 15 medicines found unfit for use, said a circular from the state food safety and drug administration.

According to the circular, food safety and drug control under the health department had collected samples of different pharmaceutical and cosmetic products in May. Upon testing, 15 products were found unfit for use, and a warning has been issued.

The circular stated that the department has given instructions on not using or distributing these unsafe medicines and products until further notice.

The Karnataka government’s Drug Testing Laboratory declared 14 drugs manufactured by 14 different companies as “substandard" on Wednesday.

The state’s Food Safety and Drug Administration department has directed chemists, wholesalers, doctors, hospitals, and nursing homes not to stock, sell, or use these drugs and cosmetics, an official statement said.

“In case they hold any stock, they are requested to inform the concerned area Drugs Inspector or Assistant Drugs Controller. The public is also advised not to use these drugs or cosmetics," the statement added.

The substandard drugs include compound sodium lactate injection IP (Ringer-Lactate solution for injection) manufactured by Ultra Laboratories (batch no: KI124110) and Tam Bran Pharmaceuticals; Pomol-650 (Paracetamol tablets I P 650 mg) by Aban Pharmaceuticals (batch no: 13-4536) and MITO Q7 Syrup by Bion Therapeutics India (batch no: CHS-40170) among others.

The department has urged strict compliance with these directions to safeguard public health.

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