adulterated cough syrup
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: 23 Children Die as CAG Report Reveals Systemic Failures in Drug Testing
Oct 10, 2025 04:06 pm CST
A CAG audit has revealed critical failures in drug testing procedures following the deaths of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh from toxic cough syrup. The report highlights significant shortfalls in Tamil Nadu's pharmaceutical inspection system, where manufacturer Sresan Pharmaceuticals was found adding dangerous levels of diethylene glycol to their Coldrif syrup, far exceeding safety limits. This regulatory negligence has sparked a heated blame exchange between state governments.
Coldrif Cough Syrup Manufacturer Arrested: Owner Charged in Fatal Adulteration Case Linked to Children's Deaths
Oct 09, 2025 01:36 pm CST
The owner of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested for manufacturing adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked to at least 20 children's deaths across multiple Indian states. Investigations revealed the syrup contained dangerous levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance used in printing ink and glue manufacturing, at 46-48% against the permitted 0.1%. Nine states have banned the product as authorities expand their investigation into the deadly pharmaceutical scandal.
Medical Body Condemns Scapegoating of Doctor in Madhya Pradesh Cough Syrup Deaths Tragedy
Oct 08, 2025 07:36 pm CST
The Federation of All India Medical Association criticizes authorities for making a doctor the scapegoat in the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy that claimed 16 children's lives. FAIMA Chief Patron Dr. Rohan Krishnan argues that responsibility lies with regulatory bodies that approved the medication containing ingredients banned for young children, highlighting systemic failures in pharmaceutical safety oversight and government awareness campaigns.