Dangerous drugs, banned globally, but sold legally in India

Here are some of these drugs.

1. PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE: cold and cough. Reason for ban : stroke. Brand name : Vicks Action-500
2. ANALGIN: This is a pain-killer. Reason for ban: Bone marrow depression. Brand name: ! Novalgin
3. CISAPRIDE: Acidity, constipation. Reason for ban :irregular heartbeat. Brand name : Ciza, Syspride
4. DROPERIDOL: Anti-depressant. Reason for ban : Irregular heartbeat. Brand name : Droperol
5. FURAZOLIDONE: Antidiarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Cancer. Brand name : Furoxone, Lomofen
6. NIMESULIDE: Painkiller, fever. Reason for ban : Liver failure. Brand name : Nise, Nimulid
7. NITROFURAZONE: Antibacterial cream. Reason for ban : Cancer. Brand name : Furacin
8. PHENOLPHTHALEIN: Laxative… Reason for ban : Cancer. Brand name : Agarol
9. OXYPHENBUTAZONE: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Reason for ban : Bone marrow depression. Brand name : Sioril
10. PIPERAZINE: Anti-worms…. Reason for ban : Nerve damage. Brand name : Piperazine
11. QUINIODOCHLOR: Anti-diarrhoeal. Reason for ban : Damage to sight. Brand name: Enteroquinol

In India, regulations tend to exist only on paper. Government and bureaucrats want more rules and regulations, so that they can get more bribes. Pharma companies can easily bypass existing rules / regulations.