Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution of Nimesulide for Animal Use

Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, and Distribution of Nimesulide for Animal Use

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has prohibited the manufacture, sale, and distribution of Nimesulide and its formulations for animal use due to potential risks to animals. Safer alternatives are available, and the prohibition comes into effect immediately under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

The Department of Health and Family Welfare has issued a prohibition on the manufacture, sale, and distribution of Nimesulide and its formulations for animal use. This decision follows concerns about the potential risks posed by Nimesulide to animals. Key points include:

• Safer alternatives to Nimesulide are available, ensuring that animal health is not compromised.
• The prohibition is in the public interest and aims to safeguard animal welfare.
• The government has exercised its powers under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, after consulting with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board.

The prohibition is effective immediately, reflecting the urgency of addressing the identified risks to animals associated with the use of Nimesulide.