pediatric medication safety
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.
India's Health Ministry Responds to Child Deaths from Contaminated Cough Syrup: Urgent Regulatory Actions and Safety Measures
Oct 05, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Following the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to contaminated cough syrup, India's Health Ministry has implemented emergency measures to enhance pharmaceutical oversight. The tainted Coldrif cough syrup contained diethylene glycol, prompting stricter enforcement of manufacturing standards, rational prescription practices for pediatric medications, and improved surveillance systems. Health authorities are warning of criminal negligence in pharmaceutical production while emphasizing that most childhood coughs don't require medication.
Deadly Cough Syrup Investigation: Multiple Child Deaths in Rajasthan Linked to Kayson Pharma Product
Oct 03, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Rajasthan authorities have launched an investigation into Kayson Pharma following multiple child deaths linked to their cough syrup containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide. The medication, distributed through the state's free medicine scheme, has been suspended while officials examine the company's entire product line. Previous quality control issues raise questions about the pharmaceutical company's repeated government contracts despite past blacklisting.