Painkillers, antibiotics, and kidney disease: Why has drug regulator issued a fresh warning?

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India’s drug regulator has warned the public against taking NSAID painkillers or antibiotics indiscriminately, repeatedly or for extended periods without medical advice. Such use can harm kidney health, prompting renewed caution about self-medication.

The regulator has asked the public not to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or antibiotics indiscriminately, repeatedly or for prolonged periods without medical advice.