pharmaceutical safety concerns
Worms Found in Antibiotic Syrup at Madhya Pradesh Government Hospital Prompts Investigation
Oct 16, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Following child deaths from toxic cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior faces allegations of worm-contaminated antibiotic medicine. Officials have sealed the entire Azithromycin stock and sent samples for laboratory testing, highlighting growing concerns about pharmaceutical safety standards in India's healthcare system.
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.