Toddler Dies After Taking Cough Syrup in Rajasthan: Third Suspected Case Prompts Investigation

Oct 02, 2025 08:21 pm CST

A two-year-old boy named Tirthraj has become the third suspected victim of poisoning from a cough syrup in Rajasthan. Despite being transferred to three hospitals, the child could not be saved after consuming a syrup containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide. The Rajasthan government has withdrawn the medication and sent samples for laboratory testing as more families report concerns about their children taking the same medication.