medicine safety
WHO Warns India Must Strengthen Regulations to Prevent Toxic Cough Syrup Deaths
Oct 21, 2025 08:21 pm CST
Despite some regulatory improvements, India still faces significant challenges in preventing toxic cough syrup sales, according to the WHO. Following the deaths of 24 children linked to contaminated medicine containing dangerous levels of diethylene glycol, officials highlight the need for comprehensive testing requirements for both exported and domestically sold pharmaceutical products.
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 The Rajasthan government has withdrawn the medication and sent samples for laboratory testing as more families report concerns about their children taking the same medication.