Schedule 1 of The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954
THE SCHEDULE.
1[THE SCHEDULE [See sections 3(d) and 14] S. No. Name of the disease, disorder or condition 1. Appendicitis. 2. Arteriosclerosis. 3. Blindness 4. Blood poisoning. 5. Bright‟s disease. 6. Cancer 7. Cataract. 8. Deafness. 9. Diabetes. 10. Diseases and disorders of the brain. 11. Diseases and disorders of the optical system 12. Diseases and disorders of the uterus 13. Disorders of menstrual flow. 14. Disorders of the nervous system. 15. Disorders of the prostatic gland. 16. Dropsy. 17. Epilepsy. 18. Female diseases (in general) 19. Fevers (in general). 20. Fits. 21. Forms and structure of the female bust. 22. Gall stones, kidney stones and bladder stones. 23. Gangrene 1. Added by Act 42 of 1963, s. 11 (w.e.f. 7-12-1963). 24. Glaucoma. 25. Goitre. 26. Heart diseases. 27. High or low blood pressure. 28. Hydrocele. 29. Hysteria. 30. Infantile paralysis. 31. Insanity. 32. Leprosy. 33. Leucoderma. 34. Lockjaw. 35. Locomotor ataxia. 36. Lupus. 37. Nervous debility. 38. Obsesity. 39. Paralysis. 40. Plague. 41. Pleurisy. 42. Pneumonia. 43. Rheumatism. 44. Ruptures. 45. Sexual impotence. 46. Smallpox. 47. Stature of persons. 48. Sterility in women. 49. Trachoma. 50. Tuberculosis. 51. Tumours. 52. Typhoid fever. 53. Ulcers of gastrointestinal tracts. 54. Venereal diseases, including syphilis, gonorrhea, soft chancre, venereal granuloma and lympho granuloma.] ________
Summary
- This is the official list of diseases, disorders, or conditions for which advertising drugs is restricted.
- The Schedule is referenced by and linked to Section 3(d) and Section 14 of the Act.
- It contains a list of 54 numbered entries of specific medical conditions, diseases, or physical attributes.
- The list includes serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, and tuberculosis, general categories like fevers and female diseases, as well as physical characteristics like the stature of persons and the form and structure of the female bust.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the purpose of the Schedule in this Act?
It lists the specific diseases, disorders, or conditions for which advertisements claiming a cure, treatment, or prevention are restricted under the Act.
2. Which sections of the Act refer to the Schedule?
The Schedule is referenced in Section 3(d) and Section 14.
3. How many numbered entries of diseases, disorders, or conditions are in the Schedule?
There are 54 numbered entries in the Schedule.
4. What are some examples of broad categories of diseases included in the Schedule?
It includes broad categories such as fevers (in general), female diseases (in general), and diseases and disorders of the brain.
5. Does the Schedule list physical features or attributes as well as diseases?
Yes, it lists physical features like the form and structure of the female bust (entry 21) and the stature of persons (entry 47).
Test yourself
Q1.Which sections of the Act are linked to the Schedule according to its text?
Q2.How many numbered entries of diseases, disorders, or conditions are in the Schedule?
Q3.Which of the following is entry number 1 in the Schedule?
Q4.Which entry in the Schedule covers "Stature of persons"?
Q5.Which entry covers "Obesity" (spelled "Obsesity" in the text)?