Cough Syrup

How tainted cough syrups slip through India’s broken drug oversight

India’s drug regulation system is split between the central and state governments, which often leads to confusion and weak enforcement.

WHO calls out gap in India's cough syrup testing after deaths

The children died in India over the past month after consuming cough medicine containing toxic diethylene glycol in quantities nearly 500 times the permissible limit

Cough syrup deaths: Old regulatory failures resurface as CDSCO calls for ‘strict quality control’

The directive is similar to the one issued after India-made cough syrups were blamed for deaths of children in Gambia and Uzbekistan even as Coldrif toll climbs to 22 after two more children die

India declares three cough syrups toxic after child deaths

Regulators in the world's third-largest medicine-producing country have asked consumers to also avoid Respifresh TR and ReLife, apart from Coldrif

The regulatory deficit that turns India's pharmaceutical strength into fatal weakness

Following the deaths of 14 children from the contaminated cough syrup in India—and 70 earlier deaths in Africa—urgent questions emerge about quality control in the world's largest generic drug manufacturer

Govt issues advisory to 'rationalise cough syrup usage' after drug-linked deaths in MP

The health services agency said cough and cold medications should not be prescribed to children under the age of 2 years.

Cough syrup-related deaths: Pharma factory in Tamil Nadu probed after 9 children die from consuming 'Coldrif' in MP

According to the families of the affected children, initially, the children suffered from colds, coughs, and fevers. After that, their kidneys become affected, and their condition worsens.

How to treat whooping cough naturally: Try these 8 easy home remedies for relief

Whooping cough symptoms: A highly contagious respiratory infection, whooping cough causes severe bouts of coughing followed by a unique "whoop" sound and can be fatal in severe cases. Apart from medical treatments, here are 8 home remedies to that help relieve whooping cough symptoms.

Seasonal cough and cold in children: Try these 8 safe home remedies for quick relief

Home remedies for seasonal cold: Here are effective remedies and prevention tips for managing seasonal cough and cold in children. You can boost immunity, identify symptoms, and protect your little ones from seasonal illnesses naturally with these easily avaialable ingredients.

17 effective home remedies for cough in children, from turmeric milk to dark honey with warm water and more

Home remedies for cold and cough in children: These natural remedies can be incredibly helpful in soothing your child's cough and supporting their recovery. However, always remember to consult with a doctor if their symptoms persist, worsen, or if you're concerned.

What do stricter GMP guidelines mean for Indian pharma companies?

The revised rules are expected to benefit companies focused on the domestic market. However, small companies may come under pressure because they may need a substantial capex to conform

India firm denies tampering with tests in probe of cough syrup deaths

Maiden Pharmaceuticals of India, whose cough syrups have been connected to the deaths of children in Gambia, denied tampering with test samples or bribing officials to do so on Saturday, as alleged in a complaint under investigation by local health officials.

Maiden Pharma denies tampering with tests in probe of cough syrup deaths

"I have never changed the sample," Maiden founder Naresh Kumar Goyal told Reuters. "There is no evidence and no proof against us. I have not given a bribe."

Drug regulator issues warning against cold medication for children under 4 yrs

The the Subject Expert Committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation recommended a precautionary measure, suggesting that the FDC should not be administered to children below 4 years

India allows cough syrup firm linked to Uzbek deaths to reopen factory

The central Asian nation has put on trial 21 people – 20 Uzbeks and one Indian – for the deaths.

Cough syrup deaths overseas prompts US crackdown on toxic testing

The Food and Drug Administration has reprimanded at least 28 companies this year, saying they failed to prove sufficient testing of ingredients used in over-the-counter drugs and consumer products for the toxins ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG), according to a Reuters analysis of agency import alerts and warning letters to manufacturers.

Uzbekistan says contaminated Indian cough syrup was on market due to bribery

21 people on trial - 20 of whom are Uzbeks and one Indian - over the deaths last week

India orders drugmaker linked to Cameroon cough syrup deaths to stop manufacturing

The World Health Organization said last month that a batch of cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon under the brand name Naturcold contained extremely high levels of a toxic ingredient.

Gambia tightens rules for Indian drugs after cough syrup deaths: Report

In April, Indias government said its officials had held meetings in Africa to ensure its drug exports did not suffer after at least 70 children died in Gambia after ingesting the cough syrup last year.

Zero tolerance on spurious medicines, 71 firms issued notices: Mansukh Mandaviya on cough syrup row

In an exclusive interview with PTI video, the minister also said an extensive risk-based analysis is done continuously to ensure the production of quality medicines in the country, and the government and regulators are always alert to ensure that no one dies due to spurious medicines.