Particular batch of metronidazole, paracetamol tablets “not of standard quality”, Government tells Rajya Sabha
The HinduA particular batch of Metronidazole 400 mg and Paracetamol 500 mg tablets made by Hindustan Antibiotic Limited and Karnataka Antibiotic and Pharmaceuticals Limited, respectively have been found to be "not of standard quality" during testing, the Government told Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. As informed by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, both Hindustan Antibiotic Limited and Karnataka Antibiotic and Pharmaceuticals Limited have withdrawn/replaced the requisite 'Not of Standard Quality' stocks to the consignee with fresh stocks, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel said in a written reply. As informed by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Tablet Metronidazole 400 mg manufactured by Hindustan Antibiotic Limited and Tablet Paracetamol 500 mg manufactured by Karnataka Antibiotic and Pharmaceuticals Limited have been found to be 'Not of Standard Quality' during testing. is a punishable offence under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940, and concerned licensing authorities are empowered to take action in such cases," Ms. Patel said.
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