17 Children Dead, Many Critical After Adulterated Cough Syrup
A total of 17 children have died, and many more are critically ill after consuming adulterated Coldrif cough syrup. The syrup was found to contain diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance, due to the use of non-pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol. Nine children remain in critical condition in Nagpur, while the Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments have banned the sale of the syrup.
The tragedy unfolded after Sresan Pharmaceuticals, registered in 2016, manufactured Coldrif Honey Cough Syrup in Tamil Nadu using non-pharmaceutical grade propylene glycol. This ingredient was not tested for the presence or concentration of DEG and ethylene glycol. A special investigation team from Chhindwara district police has been dispatched to Tamil Nadu to probe the case involving the company and others.
The alarming discovery has led to the detection of DEG levels above the prescribed standard in two more cough syrups, ReLife and Respifresh TR, in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities are now scrutinising these products to ensure they meet safety standards.
The death toll from the consumption of adulterated Coldrif cough syrup has reached 17, with two more deaths reported in Nagpur. Nine children remain in critical condition. The Punjab and Himachal Pradesh governments have taken proactive measures by banning the sale of the syrup. Investigations are ongoing to hold the responsible parties accountable and prevent such tragedies in the future.
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