Nimesulide Pills Ban: The Central Government has imposed an immediate ban on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral Nimesulide medicines with a dosage of more than 100 mg across the country.
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Painkiller Ban: Prioritizing the health of the public, the Central Government has taken a major and strict action regarding the painkiller Nimesulide. The government has banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all oral Nimesulide medications containing more than 100 mg of Nimesulide with immediate effect. This decision was taken under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The Health Ministry states that this high-dose medication poses a serious threat to human health, while safer alternatives are already available on the market.
Why was Nimesulide banned?
According to a notification issued by the Health Ministry, Nimesulide medications containing doses exceeding 100 mg can be dangerous for humans. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that has long been questioned for its potential for liver toxicity and other serious side effects.
Decision Applicable Nationwide
The government has taken this decision based on the recommendations of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB). The notification clarifies that the ban will be effective immediately across the country. However, the government has also clarified that lower-dose nimesulide formulations and other safer painkiller alternatives will remain available on the market.
Health Ministry’s Strict Warning
The Health Ministry’s notification states, “All oral, immediate-release formulations containing more than 100 mg of nimesulide may pose a risk to human health. Since safer alternatives exist, the ban is being imposed in the public interest.” The government states that this decision was taken to ensure public health safety.
A ban has already been imposed.
This isn’t the first crackdown on nimesulide. In 2011, the use of nimesulide in children under 12 years of age was completely banned. In January 2025, the government also banned the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all nimesulide-containing medicines for animals.
