State/UT Drug Controllers are requested to keep strict vigil on manufacture, sale and distribution of "Nimesulide and its formulation" and take all regulatory meansures to prevent misuse in animals
MoHFW after consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board and the Central Government had prohibits the manufacture, sale and distribution of the drug, Nimesulide and its formulation for animal use vide GSR No. 5633(E) dated 30/12/2024. In continuation to the said Gazette, DCGI had requested to all State/UT Drugs Controller vide File no. DC-DT-13011(11)/2/2024-eoffice dated 20/02/2025 to keep strict vigil on manufacture, sale and distribution of "Nimesulide and its formulation". DCGI also requested to take all regulatory measures to ensure that drug is not illegally manufactured/sold and its misuse in the animals is prevented. Details of action taken in the matter need to be forwarded to the DCGI office.