child fatalities
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.
364 Violations Discovered at Sresan Pharma Following Deadly Cough Syrup Incident: DEG Contamination Claims 20 Children's Lives
Oct 09, 2025 09:04 pm CST
An investigation into Sresan Pharma revealed 364 violations at their Tamil Nadu facility following a tragic incident where contaminated cough syrup containing excessive diethylene glycol resulted in at least 20 child fatalities in Madhya Pradesh. The CDSCO is now launching nationwide inspections of cough syrup manufacturers while several states implement stricter regulations for pediatric cough medication dispensing.
WHO Warns of Regulatory Gaps After Fatal Cough Syrup Contamination in India
Oct 09, 2025 01:10 pm CST
The World Health Organization has raised concerns about India's regulatory gaps in screening for toxic chemicals in medicines after contaminated cough syrups caused the deaths of 20 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. WHO highlighted the potential international risk of such products being exported through unregulated channels, following the discovery of high levels of diethylene glycol in several cough syrup brands.
India's Drug Regulator Acknowledges Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Lapses Following Fatal Cough Syrup Incidents
Oct 09, 2025 12:51 am CST
India's top drug regulator has admitted serious deficiencies in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices after children died from suspected contaminated cough syrups. CDSCO investigations revealed manufacturers failing to test raw materials and finished products as required by law, leading to stricter enforcement measures nationwide. The scandal has damaged India's reputation as a global pharmaceutical supplier, with multiple states implementing emergency restrictions on cough medication distribution.
India's Drug Regulator Issues Critical Advisory Following Fatal Cough Syrup Contamination Cases
Oct 09, 2025 12:51 am CST
India's drug regulator has issued an urgent advisory highlighting serious lapses in pharmaceutical manufacturing practices after multiple child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups. Inspections revealed manufacturers failing to test raw materials and finished products as required by law, prompting increased regulatory scrutiny across states and renewed concerns about India's pharmaceutical quality control systems.
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: 19 Children Dead in Madhya Pradesh as Opposition Demands Accountability
Oct 07, 2025 09:40 pm CST
A public health crisis unfolds in Madhya Pradesh as 19 children have died after consuming contaminated cough syrups containing dangerous levels of diethylene glycol. Multiple brands including Coldrif, ReLife, and Respifresh TR have been linked to the fatalities, with nine more children on life support. The tragedy has sparked political controversy with opposition leaders demanding "bulldozer justice" against health officials while the government pledges full medical support for affected families.
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.
Deadly Cough Syrup Claims Two Children's Lives in Rajasthan; Doctor Falls Unconscious After Testing Medicine
Oct 01, 2025 08:16 pm CST
A government-supplied cough syrup manufactured by Kayson Pharma has resulted in two child deaths and sickened at least 10 others in Rajasthan. The medication, containing dextromethorphan hydrobromide, caused fatalities of children aged two and five, while a doctor who consumed it to demonstrate safety lost consciousness for eight hours. Authorities have banned 22 batches of the syrup and halted its distribution across the state.