At least 15 people developed allergic reactions after taking the antibiotic drug Ciprofloxacin & Metrozil at Nakkapalli CHC on Tuesday and they were shifted to Anakapalli Government Hospital, Dr Srinivas Rao, Medical Superintendent, Anakapalli District, said.

Dr Srinivas Rao said, "The patients were shifted to Anakapalli Government Hospital. We have informed the drug control officer regarding this. The medicines from this particular batch will be stopped until reports from the Drugs Control Department are received. The condition of the patients is stable. State Minister Anitha said that all measures should be taken to help the patients." He further said that the patients were rushed to the district hospital in Anakkapalli.