Medicines with false claims for menstrual disorders & sexual impotence seized in Sangareddy, Uppal
Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) of Telangana took action on March 19, 2025, against the sale of medicines with misleading claims and the illegal stocking of drugs. Officials raided various locations and uncovered products making false claims about treating conditions such as “menstrual disorders” and “sexual impotence.”
These claims violate the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954, which prohibits the advertisement of certain drugs for such purposes.
During the raids, two products were found to be in contravention of the law. MISVELL Powder, an Ayurvedic medicine, was found making a misleading claim of treating menstrual disorders. The product is manufactured by A&A Ayurvedic in Haridwar and was detected in Sangareddy.
Similarly, Testorex Forte, another Ayurvedic medicine, was found making a false claim of treating sexual impotence. Manufactured by Dhara Pharmaceuticals in Ludhiana and marketed by Astorion Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Thane, the product was found in the Uppal area of Medchal-Malkajgiri District.
The DCA officials have initiated further investigations into the matter, and legal action will be taken against those involved in promoting such misleading advertisements.
In a separate operation, DCA officials raided an unlicensed medical shop in Jagtial Town, also on March 19, 2025, after receiving credible information about illegal stocking and sale of medicines.
The shop, operated by J. Ravi Kumar at Aravind Nagar, was found to be selling a wide range of medicines without a valid drug license. The raid uncovered 30 different types of drugs, including antibiotics, steroids, and analgesics. The total value of the seized stock was estimated at Rs. 43,000.
The raid was carried out by V. Upender, Drugs Inspector, Jagtial, and samples of the seized medicines have been sent for analysis.
Authorities have warned wholesalers and dealers supplying medicines to unlicensed entities that they will face legal consequences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. Selling drugs without a valid license is punishable with imprisonment for up to five years. The DCA has called on the public to report any suspected illegal drug manufacturing or distribution activities by contacting the DCA’s toll-free helpline at 1800-599-6969, which is operational from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on working days.
DCA Telangana Raids Unlicensed Medical Shop & Seizes Drugs with Misleading Claims
Drugs Control Administration, Telangana raided an unlicensed medical shop in Aravind Nagar, Jagtial Town, seizing medicines worth ₹43,000. The premises, operated illegally by J. Ravi Kumar,… pic.twitter.com/imRYacqQEq
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