Indian States Ban Cough Syrup Linked to Child Deaths
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- * Nine children (under five years old) have died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, India, since late August.
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* Nine children (under five years old) have died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, India, since late August.
* The deaths are linked to Coldrif Cough Syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharma.
* Laboratory tests revealed the syrup was contaminated with diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial solvent.
* The syrup has been banned for sale in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and kerala. Further products from the manufacturer are also being banned in Madhya Pradesh.
* This is not an isolated incident; Indian-made cough syrups have faced scrutiny due to previous deaths linked to their consumption, including over 70 children in The Gambia in 2022.