Delhi: Counterfeit Thrombophob Ointments worth over Rs 2.5 Lakh seized following Zydus Healthcare complaint
New Delhi: Acting on a complaint filed by pharmaceutical major Zydus Healthcare Limited, the Drugs Control Department of the Delhi government has seized counterfeit Thrombophob ointments worth more than Rs 2.5 lakh from a wholesale drug outlet in the Capital, officials has said.
Thrombophob ointment is a medication widely used in the treatment of thrombophlebitis, a vein inflammation condition due to blood clots. When applied topically, the drug helps reduce pain, inflammation, and promotes faster healing.
According to officials, Zydus Healthcare, the original manufacturer of Thrombophob 20g ointment (comprising Heparin Sodium and Benzyl Nicotinate), alerted authorities of the circulation of counterfeit versions of the drug in the Delhi market.
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