The company said that the medicine is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) states that painkiller Meftal can cause adverse reactions, including drug reactions with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome
The Department of Drugs Control has advised chemists to avoid over-the-counter sale of NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac with immediate effect until further notice
As part of the deal, Purdue will hand over nearly all of its assets to the states, cities and counties that are suing the drugmaker over its handling of the pain killer OxyContin
