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Types of Chemical markers

4. Adulteration with Synthetic Drugs (Counterfeit Drugs)

 The most detected undeclared synthetic drugs include:

Therapeutic False
Category Indication
of Herbal
Synthetic Drugs Preparation

Antihistaminics Chlorpheniramine Common cold
Non-steroidal Diclofenac,
Inflammation
antiinflammatory Indomethacin, and rheumatic
Ibuprofen pain
drugs
Paracetamol Common cold
(NSAIDS) Prednisolone or diaphoretic
Analgesic Inflammation
antipyretics
Corticosteroids