Ban on Diclofenac
Lok Sabha
Studies have indicated that use of Diclofenac in livestock’s is the major cause of vulture declines. Vulture are exposed to Diclofenac when they consume carcasses of cattle that were administered this drug. Accordingly, Government of India has vide Notification G.S.R. No. 499(E) dated 4.07.2008 banned the use of Diclofenac and its formulations for animal use under Section 26A of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940. There are alternative medications like Meloxicam, Nimesulide etc., which are permitted for animal use in the country.
This information was given by Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare, Shri Dinesh Trivedi in written reply to a question raised in Lok Sabha today.
DS/GK
(Release ID :59069)