cough syrup tragedy
Deadly Cough Syrup Tragedy: How Tamil Nadu Regulatory Failures Led to 23 Children's Deaths
Oct 11, 2025 02:32 pm CST
An investigation by India's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation reveals critical regulatory failures by Tamil Nadu authorities that allowed a pharmaceutical company to produce toxic cough syrup containing 48% diethylene glycol, resulting in the deaths of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh. The manufacturer operated for decades without proper certification, audits, or registration on mandatory regulatory portals.
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.
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: Pharmaceutical Owner Arrested in Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths Case
Oct 09, 2025 04:24 pm CST
The owner of Sresan Pharma, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested in Chennai following the deaths of 20 children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, who consumed toxic Coldrif cough syrup. Police conducted a meticulously planned operation to apprehend the suspect, who had been evading authorities since the tragedy came to light. Investigations reveal the company was operating despite being struck off official registers, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight in India's pharmaceutical industry.
Deadly Cough Syrup Claims 16 Children: Madhya Pradesh Government Takes Swift Action Against Officials
Oct 06, 2025 08:52 pm CST
Following a tragic incident where 16 children died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara, the Madhya Pradesh government has implemented immediate measures including suspending key FDA officials, banning the medication, and launching a door-to-door recovery campaign. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered comprehensive quality checks on all medications while facing mounting political pressure from opposition leaders demanding accountability and compensation for affected families.
Deadly Cough Syrup Tragedy: 16 Children Die from Diethylene Glycol Poisoning in India
Oct 06, 2025 03:13 pm CST
A contaminated cough syrup containing diethylene glycol has claimed the lives of 16 children in Madhya Pradesh, India. Families sought treatment for minor respiratory symptoms only to watch their children develop kidney failure and die within days. The tragedy has exposed critical flaws in India's pharmaceutical safety systems, with authorities belatedly banning the toxic medication while devastated families demand justice instead of compensation.