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Marijuana
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Hashish
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Hydroxychloroquine
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Schedule H1 has been introduced through Gazette notification GSR 588 (E) dated 30-08-2013 to check the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, anti-TB and some other drugs in the country. The schedule contains certain 3rd and 4th generation antibiotics, certain habit forming drugs and anti-TB drugs.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety and acute alcohol withdrawal. It is also used to relieve fear and anxiety before surgery. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect.
Detailed explanation-3: -As per the notification on 16th March 2006 released by the Department of Health under the Ministry of Health and family welfare there are 536 Schedule H drugs.
Detailed explanation-4: -Difference between Schedule H and Schedule H1: There is not any major difference between schedule H and schedule H1 drugs but antibiotics, anti-TB drugs and habit forming that were fall under schedule H category was moved to a new sub category that is known as Schedule H1.