The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has flagged an Ayurvedic product, ‘Platocore-total syrup’, for making misleading claims about curing all types of flu and fever—violating the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954. Additionally, officials busted an unlicensed veterinary medicine shop in Warangal for illegal stocking and sale.

Key highlights

Ayurvedic syrup flagged for misleading labelling

• ‘Platocore-total syrup’ claimed to cure all flu and fever types, violating the 1954 advertising law.

• Detected at a medical store in Kaghaznagar, Kumuram Bheem-Asifabad district; stocks were seized.

• Offenders face imprisonment up to six months or fine or both under the Act.

Illegal veterinary drug sale in Warangal

• Raid at Saikiran Poultry and Vet Medicals in Girmajipet found 26 varieties of veterinary drugs stocked without a license.

• Stock worth ₹2.5 lakh was seized.

• Action to be taken against the shop and suppliers violating the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Enforcement and public awareness

• DCA warns wholesalers to supply medicines only to licensed entities.

• Stocking drugs without a license is punishable with up to five years imprisonment.

• Public can report illegal activities via DCA's toll-free number 1800-599-6969 (10:30 am to 5 pm on working days).

This dual-action by Telangana’s DCA underscores a zero-tolerance policy toward misleading drug claims and illegal pharmaceutical practices. From Ayurvedic misbranding to unlicensed veterinary drug sales, regulatory authorities are intensifying enforcement to protect consumer health and uphold the law.