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May 5, 2024
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Stay tuned: medicines banned abroad are still sold in Brazil

The rules that define whether or not a drug can be marketed vary by country, according to the agency responsible for evaluating and approving certain drugs. So there is a variation in the different places.

Thus, some medicines that in Brazil are easily found in any pharmacy and are often used by many people, in other countries are prohibited due to health risks.

Doctor Lucas Fustinoni, from the YouTube channel Éclaire, listed a few and explained the reasons why they are not sold abroad.

Dipyrone

Analgesic and antipyretic widely used in cases of pain, flu and fever, is prohibited in the United States and also in some European countries. According to an American drug control agency, the use of this medicine poses a risk of anaphylactic shock and may lead to the appearance of plastic anemia, which is like a cancer that develops in the spinal cord, including children.

A very common medicine that is even prescribed by many doctors may not be doing so well for your health. The advice is always to consult with a doctor you trust and always check if there really is a need to take this medicine.

Also read: 15 Over-the-Counter Drugs That Can Be Dangerous

Diane 35

Contraception, which is well known and is among the most taken by women in Brazil, is a prohibited item in France. Its formula, besides leading to contraception, also contains acne-fighting substances, reduces skin greasiness and controls hair oiliness. However, despite all these benefits, it can thicken the blood and cause serious diseases such as thrombosis.

Again, research long before you start taking any kind of birth control pill. An interesting alternative is to talk to women who are already using the drug in question.

Sibutramine

One of the most famous medicines for those who want to lose weight, sibutramine is ingested to lose the appetite and, of course, this is not good for health. Several side effects have already been proven, which has made it banned in the United States and several countries.

In Brazil, although all these drugs are still sold and released by Anvisa (National Health Surveillance Agency), it is necessary to have a prescription before starting to use, because only a professional will know the right dose for each case without risk to Cheers. However, if your doctor prescribes any of these medications, it is recommended that you seek a second opinion from another professional to consume safe medications.