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Algocalmin, All Metamizole-Based Drugs Become Prescription-Only
17.01.2011, 14:12 | Health | 1157 views
Algocalmin and other drugs containing metamizole will only be available on prescription by August 2011, Romania’s National Medicine Agency said Monday. Metamizole may cause agranulocytosis, an acute condition involving a severe and dangerous lowered white blood cell count. People with this condition are at very high risk of serious infections due to their suppressed immune system. Read more on Mediafax.ro
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