Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) seized quantities of 'Herbal Fever Guard Syrup' from a medical shop in Adilabad for its deceptive therapeutic claims. The product label falsely claimed the syrup to be a cure for "all types of fevers," in contravention of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act, 1954.

Key highlights

Raid conducted in Adilabad

• DCA officials raided on 14 May 2025 at a medical store in the locality.

• The syrup was found indulging in unsubstantiated claims regarding the cure of all fever conditions.

Violation of advertising law

• Advertisements that claim cure for certain diseases and conditions mentioned in a list, including fevers, are forbidden by the 1954 Act.

• These kinds of advertisements are objectionable and illegal, and indulgence in their circulation is also penalized.

Manufacturer details
The product was produced and sold in the market by International Herbal Corporation Pvt. Ltd., a company situated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Regulatory action initiated

• Stocks of the product were impounded on the spot.

• The DCA has initiated further investigation into the distributors and manufacturer involved.

The Telangana DCA's latest crackdown strengthens its continuing movement against deceptive drug marketing and objectionable health assertions. The move accentuates the need for maintaining drug advertisement and labeling within the parameters of the law so that public health and safety are protected.