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Warning on Painkillers & Antibiotics: Central Govt. Directive on Kidney Disease Risk
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News18•23-09-2026, 11:59
Warning on Painkillers & Antibiotics: Central Govt. Directive on Kidney Disease Risk
- •Indiscriminate use of pain medication (NSAIDs) and antibiotics can lead to multiple health risks, including kidney complications, warns the Union Ministry of Health.
- •The 'New Drugs Division' of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued a directive on September 21.
- •NSAIDs and antibiotics should not be used repeatedly or for a long time without a doctor's advice.
- •The public is advised to avoid self-medication with antibiotics and to follow prescribed doses and times, not sharing medicine.
- •Doctors, pharmacists, retailers, and hospitals are instructed to adhere to proper medication use, prescription rules, and patient counseling.
Key Questions Answered
Indiscriminate and prolonged use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and antibiotics can lead to multiple health complications, including severe kidney damage and chronic kidney disease.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued the official circular warning against the unchecked use of painkillers and antibiotics on September 21.
Most NSAIDs fall under Schedule H and antibiotics under Schedule H1, meaning they cannot be sold at retail pharmacies without a prescription from a registered doctor.
