Sleuths from the Drugs Control Administration in Hyderabad found an ayurvedic medicine called ‘vatharin capsules’ being sold in the market with false claims on its labels that it can treat Rheumatism. This goes against the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act of 1954.
This act prohibits the advertisement of certain drugs for treating specific diseases and disorders. It is illegal to promote the treatment of diseases listed under this act in any form of advertisement.
During special raids conducted on March 11 and 12, officials from the Drugs Control Administration in the Nizamabad Zone discovered ‘vatharin capsules’ made by Sri Bhavani Pharmaceuticals & Distributors in Warangal. The label on the product falsely claims that it can treat all Rheumatic & Inflammatory Disorders.
The ayurvedic medicine was found at Bhagwathi Ayurveda Bhandar in Nizamabad, and stocks were seized during the raid. Advertising a medicine for Rheumatism is against the law under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act of 1954.
Officers like N Narasaiah, Assistant Director in Nizamabad, V Srikanth, and V Upender, both Drugs Inspectors in Jagtial, were part of the team that conducted the raid. Those who make misleading advertisements about drugs for treating specific diseases are punishable under the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act of 1954, with imprisonment up to six months, a fine, or both.
