Paracetamol, cetirizine among 156 combination drugs banned by Indian government; several multivitamins under review

The Indian government announced a ban on 156 drug combinations and is reviewing an additional 34 multivitamins. An expert committee found these Fixed-Dose Combinations (FDCs) to be irrational and potentially harmful. Key drugs banned include combinations like Amylase + Protease, with a focus on public health safety under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.