The Delhi government has ordered a ban on the sale of all blood-thinning medicines like aspirin and ibuprofen without prescription in the national capital. Doctors have welcomed the decision, as these drugs could cause harm to dengue patients. Satyendra Jain, the Union Health Minister, has declared the ban will be operational immediately. The minister also advised chemists to keep records of stocks of drugs from the aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac groups.
In light of the growing dengue cases in Delhi, this decision was taken which the doctors have also gladly accepted. Some of the drugs that don’t need a prescription are anti-allergics, pain relieving drugs, particular cough syrups and supplements like vitamins and calcium.
- Aspirin is often addressed as a wonder drug as it is used to cure many conditions. Around 100 billion aspirin tables are produced every year.
- Originally aspirin was discovered by a German chemist in 1897. It is made from a natural substance called Salici which is found in willow trees.
- In 1950 aspirin was acknowledged as the world’s highest-selling drug, by the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Aspirin prevents cells called platelets from clumping together inside blood vessels.
- Aspirin can have side effects, including an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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