Nails inside medicine capsules? ‘Medicine jihad’ is propaganda, don’t fall for it
Several social media users are sharing a video that shows nails being hidden inside medicine capsules. They are calling it “medicine jihad.”
By Sunanda Naik Published on 29 May 2023 5:47 PM IST
Hyderabad: Several social media users are sharing a video that shows nails being hidden inside medicine capsules. They are calling it “medicine jihad.”
In the viral video, you can see tiny nails hidden inside capsules. The medicines have been identified as Esoral 20 mg capsules and Enterofuryl 200 mg which is basically used as doperidone which helps the stomach get rid of food and lowers signs of an upset stomach, throwing up, heartburn, and fullness.
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On performing a keyword search, we found a similar video on YouTube. On carefully analyzing the video, we found some Urdu text on the back of the capsule strip, manufactured by City Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Sector 5, Karachi.
Taking the address as a cue, we performed a keyword search that led us to the LinkedIn page of the manufacturing company. The bio states that the laboratory is located in Karachi, Pakistan.
We then tried to find the distribution pattern of the viral capsule in India. A keyword search led us to a website named SK+F which manufactures Esoral 20 mg capsules. It is located in Bangladesh. We could not find out if the drug is manufactured in India.
Lastly, there are no media reports or case studies on nails being found inside capsules in India. Hence, we conclude that “medicine jihad” is propaganda to spread chaos and hatred. Please don’t fall for it.
