Coldrif
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Coldrif cough syrup case: ED attaches promoter's assets worth over Rs 2 crore in Chennai
India | Dec 03, 2025, 03:51 PM ISTThe Enforcement Directorate has attached Rs 2.04 crore worth of properties belonging to Sresan Pharmaceutical's proprietor in the Coldrif adulterated cough syrup case that claimed the lives of more than 20 children.
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Cough syrup row: ED raids Coldrif maker Sreesan Pharma's premises in Chennai
Tamil Nadu | Oct 13, 2025, 09:46 AM ISTCough syrup row: The central probe agency is raiding the sites as part of the action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The development comes days after Sreesan Pharma's owner G Ranganathan was arrested in connection with the case.
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Cough syrup row: Delhi govt bans sale of Coldrif, declares it 'not of standard quality'
Delhi | Oct 11, 2025, 02:34 PM ISTCough syrup row: In its official order, the Delhi government said Coldrif, manufactured by the Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer in Tamil Nadu, was found to be adulterated with Diethylene Glycol a toxic chemical known to be harmful to human health.
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Cough syrup row: Owner of Sresan Pharma which made Coldrif arrested over children's deaths
India | Oct 09, 2025, 09:37 AM ISTCough syrup deaths: Owner of pharma company that made Coldrif syrup arrested from Chennai.
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Centre mandates rigorous 'cough syrup' testing after child deaths from toxic batch
India | Oct 09, 2025, 12:02 AM ISTCough syrup deaths: Amid growing public anger, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken disciplinary action, suspending two Drug Inspectors and a Deputy Director while transferring the State Drug Controller over charges of negligence.
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Coldrif cough syrup tragedy: Madhya Pradesh SIT probes factory linked to child deaths | Details
India | Oct 08, 2025, 04:53 PM ISTColdrif cough syrup tragedy: The SIT also visited the drug company’s registered address in Chennai to gather further details. According to officials, the owner of the company had left the premises three days earlier.
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OPINION | Cough syrup deaths: Game of greed and negligence must end
India | Oct 08, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTTwo more cough syrups Re-life and Respi-Fresh TR, made in Gujarat, have been found to contain 136 times more diethylene glycol than is required. Both these syrups are being withdrawn from market.
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Cough syrup for kids: Why don't most children need it and what should parents know before using it?
Health | Oct 08, 2025, 02:13 PM ISTMost children don’t need cough syrup, experts say. Learn safe home remedies, age restrictions, and when to see a doctor for your child’s cough.
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Chhindwara Coldrif deaths: Pharma firms ignored Centre's warning on cough syrups; 17 dead so far
India | Oct 08, 2025, 11:38 AM ISTAfter the Gambia tragedy, the Centre made it mandatory for every company to get WHO-GMP certification. There are a total of 5,308 MSME pharmaceutical companies in the country. Out of these, 3,838 companies have obtained certification, while 1,470 companies have not yet applied.
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Cough syrup tragedy: Death count reaches 15 after new fatality in Chhindwara; Punjab bans medicine
India | Oct 07, 2025, 02:57 PM ISTGoa, Gurgaon, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Maharashtra are also among those that have banned the sale, distribution or use of Coldrif Syrup. In Kerala, the health department issued a directive that children under 12 should not be given any medicine without a doctor’s prescription.
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Cough syrup deaths: 350 violations, illegal chemicals found during inspection at Coldrif's factory
India | Oct 07, 2025, 11:57 PM ISTToxic substances—propylene glycol and diethylene glycol—were found in the syrup. While propylene glycol is a less toxic industrial solvent generally considered safe for use in food, medicines and beauty products, it can become toxic in high quantities or with prolonged exposure.
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Coldrif cough syrup row explained: Experts reveal how contamination happens and how to stay safe
Health | Oct 07, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTA contaminated batch of Coldrif cough syrup has tested positive for diethylene glycol (DEG), a deadly industrial solvent. Doctors explain the dangers, symptoms, and how parents can identify safe medicines for children as authorities expand inspections nationwide.
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Cough syrup row: Kerala urges doctors to not prescribe cough-cold medicines to children under two
India | Oct 05, 2025, 07:34 PM ISTAccording to the guidelines of the Kerala Drugs Control Department, it is advisable to not give cough and cold medicines to children under two years of age. Besides, doctors should also avoid multi-ingredient mixed formulations.
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Cough syrup deaths: 2 children die in MP's Betul after allegedly consuming 'Coldrif'; probe launched
Madhya Pradesh | Oct 06, 2025, 07:10 AM ISTCough syrup deaths: Officials in Betul said the two children died due to kidney complications. In a statement, Amla Block Medical Officer Dr Ashok Narware said it has not been confirmed whether they died due to the consumption of the cough syrup, adding that he has ordered an inquiry.