Key Points
- Fake medicines with ‘Khadiya Mitti’ discovered in Kanpur.
- Popular drugs like Chymoral Forte and Aciloc RD compromised.
- Drug inspectors raided Medi Life and Nigam Drug Store on Birhana Road.
- Some samples had as little as 7% of the actual medicine.
- A special investigation team is on the case.
Looma News
Can you believe it? Imagine taking a pill only to find out it’s mixed with chalk soil. That’s the reality in Kanpur, where some pharmacies got caught red-handed selling fake medicines. In a recent crackdown, the drug department discovered that popular drugs like Chymoral Forte and Aciloc RD were mixed with ‘Khadiya Mitti’—a serious health risk for unsuspecting customers.
Drug inspectors took to the streets and raided a couple of pharmacies, Medi Life and Nigam Drug Store, right on Birhana Road. They checked out the products and found some shocking stuff. One sample of Chymoral Forte had none of the active ingredients; it was just chalk soil.
And it gets worse. Other medications like Zerodol SP and Montair-LC were also found to be sub-standard, containing just 7% of the required dosage. The drug department has already issued notices to these pharmacies and is gearing up to take legal action. They’re also testing samples from nearby stores to see if this issue is more widespread.
On the enforcement side, a special investigation team led by the ACP is digging deep into this mess. They’re determined to track down the entire network behind this fake medicine scam and uncover just how extensive it really is.
