CLASPEI drug approved

• Claspei Drug has been approved by Drug Controller General of India.
• It is a cannabis based drug for epilepsy.
• The drug contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content below 0.1%.
• THC is active ingredient of cannabis.

ABOUT CANNABIS USE

• Under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985 –
  • Sale and production of cannabis resin and flowers is prohibited
  • Use of leaves and seeds of is permitted

ABOUT EPILEPSY

• Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of brain.
• Symptoms include recurrent seizures, brief episodes of involuntary movement, loss of consciousness etc.
• Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages.
• There’s no cure for epilepsy, but the disorder can be managed with medications and other strategies.