Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller Following Children's Deaths Linked to Cough Syrup

Oct 04, 2025 02:13 pm CST

The Rajasthan government has suspended its state drug controller and halted distribution of all medications from Kaysons Pharma following reports of 11 children's deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup containing Dextromethorphan. An expert committee will investigate the matter while new safety measures are being implemented to protect public health.