Archive · 28 Sep 2026
CDSCO Warns Against Indiscriminate Painkiller and Antibiotic Use
The CDSCO gave advice about using medicines safely.
It warned people not to take certain painkillers too often or for too long without speaking to a doctor.
It also said people should not take antibiotics on their own.
Antibiotics usually are not needed for most simple viral infections.
If a doctor prescribes an antibiotic, the patient should follow the instructions carefully.
People should not share antibiotics with others.
They should also avoid using leftover medicines.
Unsafe or unnecessary use of these medicines can put the kidneys at risk.
CDSCO advised people not to take NSAIDs or painkillers indiscriminately, repeatedly, or for long periods without consulting a doctor.
The agency warned against using antibiotics for self-medication or when they are not indicated.
Most uncomplicated viral infections generally do not require antibiotics, according to the advice.
Patients prescribed antibiotics should follow the course exactly as directed and should not share the medicines.
People should not use leftover antibiotics, while indiscriminate use of painkillers and antibiotics carries kidney risks.
- Who
- The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) issued advice to the public and patients prescribed antibiotics.
- What
- It warned against indiscriminate, repeated, or prolonged use of NSAIDs, painkillers, and antibiotics.
- Why
- To warn about kidney risks and discourage inappropriate antibiotic use and self-medication.
- Issuing agency
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)
- Medicines covered
- NSAIDs, painkillers, and antibiotics
- Main risk
- Kidney risk from indiscriminate use
- Self-medication
- People were advised not to self-medicate with antibiotics.
- Viral infections
- Antibiotics should not be used for most uncomplicated viral infections.
- Prescribed antibiotics
- Patients should follow the prescribed course strictly.
- Sharing and leftovers
- People should not share antibiotics or use leftover stock.