USA have banned the use of Analgin in animals in 1997, while for humans it was banned in 1977. Analgin remained in the market worldwide until the 1970s, when it was found that the drug carried risk of causing severe fall of white cells (agranulocytosis) - a potentially fatal condition. The global status of ban orders, based on information from WHO is as follows: (Countries where analgin was never approved are not listed.) United States: banned with effect from June 27, 1977. Analgin was also banned for use in animals in 1995 in the United States.
Sweden: banned in 1997 France 2006: Analgin withdrawn. Armenia: banned in February 2000, Morocco banned in May 2000 Syria: banned the manufacture of analgin in 1996. Yemen: In 1998 Zimbabwe: In 1998 Lithuania: In September 2000, Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste 2005 Nigeria 2005, Serbia May 2005, Philippines June 2009: Analgin banned. The…
