The WHO has issued a global alert after three India-made cough syrups — Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife — were linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh.

WHO issues alert after toxic Indian cough syrups linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh

Tamil Nadu government has revoked Pharma’s license after its Coldrif syrup, contaminated with toxic chemicals, caused the deaths of 22 children in Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh minister Narendra Shivaji Patel on Wednesday blamed the Tamil Nadu government for the death of 20 children in his state. He said the southern state showed “grave negligence,” as it was its responsibility to inspect the medicines going out of the state.

‘Was cough syrup linked to child deaths exported to other countries,’ WHO asks India

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said in its communique on Wednesday that he directorate has been emphasising on the importance of testing raw materials, including the excipients, before their use in the manufacturing of pharmaceutical formulations.

‘Test medicines strictly’: Centre tells all states, UTs after cough syrup deaths

The ban on these medicines comes a few days after at least 14 children lost their lives due to the alleged consumption of a cough syrup in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh.

Cough syrup row: Madhya Pradesh bans two more brands contaminated with toxic substance

PIL was filed after several children from different states of India died allegedly after consuming cough syrup containing diethylene glycol (DEG), which is an industrial solvent that is highly toxic in nature, even if a small amount of it is ingested.

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