Unapproved antibiotic: DCGI cautions states 

The combination of Meropenem and Disodium EDTA as an injection is used to treat various bacterial infections.

BySouth First Desk

Published Mar 13, 2024 | 11:25 AMUpdatedMar 13, 2024 | 11:25 AM

This combination is administered via intravenous injection over a specific period, depending on the dosage prescribed by a healthcare professional. (Creative Commons)

The Drugs Controller General of India has written to the states about pharmaceutical companies making and marketing the broad-spectrum antibiotic Meropenem & Disodium EDTA for injection without the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation’s approval. The combination of Meropenem and Disodium EDTA as an injection is used to treat pneumonia, urinary tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, gynaecological infections, skin infections, meningitis, and sepsis.

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