Top banned Drugs used as medicine under permission in India
By iastoppers.com
Ketamine, originally used as an anesthetic, is banned for general use in India but allowed under strict regulation for certain medical purposes
Morphine, a potent opioid painkiller, is restricted due to its high potential for abuse but permitted for severe pain management under medical supervision
Amphetamine, commonly associated with ADHD treatment, is banned for general use but allowed under specific medical conditions and strict control
Codeine, often found in cough syrups, is banned for over-the-counter sale but can be prescribed in controlled doses for certain medical conditions
Methadone, used in pain management and addiction treatment, is banned for general use but permitted in specific, medically-supervised scenarios
Barbiturates, once common as sedatives and anesthetics, are now heavily restricted but still used in certain medical situations under strict regulations
Propofol, a powerful anesthetic, is banned for general use but allowed in controlled hospital settings for surgical procedures
Thalidomide, known for its tragic effects in the 1960s, is banned for general use but allowed under strict controls for certain conditions like leprosy and multiple myeloma
Ephedrine, commonly used in weight loss and decongestant medications, is banned for over-the-counter sales but permitted in regulated medical formulations
Mephedrone, often known as 'meow meow', is banned for non-medical use but can be used under strict medical supervision for specific conditions