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Health Authorities Make Acidity Medicines Prescription-Only Across India
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:54 AM
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Health authorities have introduced a rule that requires a doctor's prescription for purchasing acidity medicines, ending their over-the-counter sale. The measure seeks to ensure proper medical advice for stomach pain and related conditions.
The new regulation mandates that all acidity-related medications can be sold only upon presentation of a valid doctor's prescription. This applies to every pharmacy and drug store across the country.
Officials said the step is intended to curb indiscriminate self-medication, which can mask symptoms of more serious gastrointestinal disorders and lead to delayed treatment.
Patients experiencing heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion must now consult a registered medical practitioner before obtaining the medicine; pharmacists are instructed to verify the prescription before dispensing.
The public is advised to adhere to the guideline and seek professional consultation for persistent stomach discomfort rather than relying on over-the-counter remedies.
Officials said the step is intended to curb indiscriminate self-medication, which can mask symptoms of more serious gastrointestinal disorders and lead to delayed treatment.
Patients experiencing heartburn, acid reflux or indigestion must now consult a registered medical practitioner before obtaining the medicine; pharmacists are instructed to verify the prescription before dispensing.
The public is advised to adhere to the guideline and seek professional consultation for persistent stomach discomfort rather than relying on over-the-counter remedies.