Hyderabad: Ayurvedic medicines with misleading claims seized by TSDCA

According to DG, TSDCA, V B Kamalasan Reddy, the label of the product bears a misleading claim stating that it treats irregular menstruation, menopausal syndrome and amenorrhea (menstrual disorders).

Hyderabad: The Telangana Drug Control Administration (TSDCA) have detected an Ayurvedic medicine ‘MENSET Forte Syrup’, which was being retailed in the market with misleading claim on its labels that it treats disorders related to menstrual flow, which is a contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, a press release from DCA on Friday said.

During the course of raids, which were taken-up on Thursday at Peddapalli, the DCA officials detected ‘MENSET Forte Syrup’, manufactured by Onus Zaneka, Hardiwar and marketed Zaneka Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, Haridwar and seized substantial stocks of the Ayurvedic-based medicine.

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According to DG, TSDCA, V B Kamalasan Reddy, the label of the product bears a misleading claim stating that it treats irregular menstruation, menopausal syndrome and amenorrhea (menstrual disorders).

The public may report any suspected manufacturing activity related to drugs, including narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, in residential, commercial, or industrial areas, as well as any other complaints regarding illegal activities concerning medicines, through the TSDCA Toll-Free Number 1800-599-6969, which is operational from 10.30 am to 5 pm on all working days.