Prohibited Advertisements (Section 3):
The Act strictly prohibits advertisements related to drugs and remedies that claim to:
Treat or cure any of the diseases or conditions listed in the Schedule of the Act.
Examples of such diseases include:
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart disease
High blood pressure
Epilepsy
Sexual disorders
Mental illnesses
Improve Sexual Strength or Performance:
Advertisements for remedies claiming to improve potency or treat impotence, infertility, and menstrual disorders are banned.
Enhance Physical Appearance:
Claims to alter height, weight, or skin complexion (such as fairer skin creams) are restricted.
Possess Magical Properties:
Remedies claiming to have supernatural effects in curing diseases or disorders are prohibited.
Mislead Consumers:
Advertisements containing false or exaggerated statements about the efficacy of a drug are banned.
Encourage Self-medication:
Advertisements promoting drugs that lead to self-diagnosis and self-medication without consulting doctors are prohibited.
Key Example:
An advertisement claiming that a specific oil can regrow hair in bald people is prohibited under this Act because it makes exaggerated claims without scientific backing.