Cough Syrups
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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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Three cough syrups recalled, ordered to stop production: Drug regulator CDSCO informs WHO
India | Oct 09, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTThe WHO stated that it is closely monitoring recent media reports from India regarding clusters of pediatric illnesses and deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
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Coldrif cough syrup death case: WHO expresses deep concern over screening
Health | Oct 09, 2025, 02:58 PM ISTIndia has reported new child deaths linked to toxic cough syrup, prompting the government to flag testing lapses at pharma firms. Learn about the Coldrif ban, the WHO warning, and how India plans to tighten drug safety checks.
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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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Coldrif cough syrup found containing 48.6% diethylene glycol in Tamil Nadu, way above safety limits
India | Oct 05, 2025, 12:19 PM ISTThe Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday banned the sale of Coldrif syrup following the death of children due to suspected kidney infection in Chhindwara district.
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Cough syrup deaths: Doctor arrested, suspended for prescribing Coldrif medicine in MP's Chhindwara
India | Oct 05, 2025, 12:49 PM ISTCough syrup deaths: The Coldrif Syrup controversy originated in Parasia, Chhindwara, after several children allegedly became critically ill, and some tragically died, following the consumption of the cough syrup.
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Cough syrup deaths: Rajasthan govt suspends drug controller, halts distribution of Kaysons medicines
India | Oct 04, 2025, 11:55 AM ISTCough syrup deaths: The state govt has reaffirmed its earlier advisory, while the Drug Controller General of India clarified on Friday that cough syrup should typically be administered only to children over five years old, and must never be given to those younger than two under any circumstances.
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11 children dead after consuming fake cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, probe underway
India | Oct 03, 2025, 02:07 PM ISTFake cough syrup case: A two-year-old child died in Bharatpur of Rajasthan and another child died in Sikar. In this way, 2 children died in Rajasthan.
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WHO issues alert for Punjab-made cough syrup; Company says conspiracy to defame Indian govt
World | Apr 26, 2023, 11:55 AM ISTThe analysis found that the product contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol as contaminants.
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WHO calls for action to protect children from contaminated medicines after cough syrups deaths
World | Jan 24, 2023, 01:37 PM ISTCough syrups row: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that over the past four months, countries reported several incidents of over-the-counter cough syrups for children with confirmed or suspected contamination with high levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) and ethylene glycol (EG).
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British study questions expensive cough syrups' benefits
World | Oct 15, 2012, 04:11 PM ISTLondon, Oct 15: An assessment in Britain by consumer campaigners Which? and a panel of medical experts has questioned the alleged health benefits of cough syrups.For instance, one manufacturer claimed that their preparation “works deep