CDSCO Warns Against Indiscriminate Use of Painkillers and Antibiotics

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation warned against prolonged or indiscriminate use of NSAIDs and antibiotics, linking misuse to renal complications.

The drug regulator reminded the public that most painkillers and antibiotics require prescriptions under Schedule H and Schedule H1 rules.

Inappropriate antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance, which the World Health Organization estimates was associated with millions of deaths globally.