Paracetamol demand up in Kolkata, Centre asks manufacturers to ensure steady supply

Pharma retailers in Kolkata are keeping an eye on the supply of paracetamol - which was scarce till a fortnight ago - following an advisory from the Union health ministry on Saturday asking manufacturers to ensure a steady supply of the drug, along with pulse oximeters and masks for kids. Demand for paracetamol has increased due to a spike in acute respiratory infection cases, including adenovirus infections.

Paracetamol demand up in Kolkata, Centre asks manufacturers to ensure steady supply
Pharma retailers in Kolkata are keeping an eye on the supply of paracetamol - which was scarce till a fortnight ago - following an advisory from the Union health ministry on Saturday asking manufacturers to ensure a steady supply of the drug, along with pulse oximeters and masks for kids. Demand for paracetamol has increased due to a spike in acute respiratory infection cases, including adenovirus infections.