Kerala Implements Strict Prescription Requirement for All Children's Medicines Following Cough Syrup Concerns

Oct 06, 2025 08:47 pm CST

The Kerala Health Department has mandated that all medicines for children under 12 require a doctor's prescription, responding to nationwide concerns over toxic cough syrups. An expert panel will study pediatric cough medicine safety while officials confirm no related incidents have occurred within Kerala. The state has suspended specific problematic batches and launched awareness campaigns to protect children's health through proper medication protocols.