Tamil Nadu Authorities Revoke License of Pharmaceutical Firm Linked to Fatal Cough Syrup Cases

Oct 14, 2025 12:31 am CST

The Tamil Nadu Drug Control department has revoked Sresan Pharmaceuticals' manufacturing license following the discovery of over 350 serious violations at their facility. Their 'Coldrif' cough syrup, contaminated with diethylene glycol, caused multiple child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Enforcement Directorate has launched raids at seven Chennai locations as investigations expand into potential financial irregularities related to the distribution of the toxic medication.