The Government has restricted the manufacture of Oxytocin formulations for domestic use to public sector only from 1st September, 2018, due to complaints of misuse.
Oxytocin is a naturally-occurring hormone that causes uterine contractions during labour and helps new mothers lactate.
But its misuse is widespread in the dairy industry where livestock are injected with oxytocin to make them release milk at a time convenient to farmers. The hormone is also used to increase the size of vegetables such as pumpkins, watermelons, brinjals, gourds and cucumbers
Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Ltd (KAPL), a PSU, would be manufacturing this drug for human and veterinary use. The drug will be supplied by KAPL to the registered hospitals and clinics in public and private sector. This drug will not be sold through retail pharmacies. All Central Government, State Government and Union Territory agencies dealing with the procurement of medical products have also been authorized to procure
Oxytocin from KAPL for further supply to the registered hospitals and clinics in public and private sectors, in addition to Jan Aushadhi and AMRIT stores.
The hospitals and clinics can contact KAPL at the following:
email: instmkt@kaplindia.com
Mob: 9880175766 (Dr. Mukesh Kumar);
9901611277 (Mr. Santhosh Kumar R);
9845231019 (Mr. Sunil Kumar Kaimal)
