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Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac
August 7 , 2023
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- The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has imposed a ban on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of ketoprofen and aceclofenac to protect vultures in the country.
- It is prohibited under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
- These are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- They are frequently employed to relieve pain and inflammation in both humans and animals.
- The recommendation of this ban was made by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB).
- DTAB is the apex authority for making statutory decisions on technical drug-related matters in India.
- It was established under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act of 1940.
- This authority operates as part of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
- It operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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