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CDSCO mandates warning on widely used antibiotic and thyroid drug
short by / on Tuesday, 24 February, 2026
CDSCO has ordered new warnings on two widely used medicines — doxycycline and carbimazole — after adverse reactions were flagged. Doxycycline must now carry cautions about restlessness, anxiety, irritability, nervousness, and dizziness. Carbimazole labels will warn of agranulocytosis, a potentially fatal drop in WBCs. Manufacturers must update inserts, with patients advised to stay vigilant.
read more at The South First