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ED Raids Premises of Pharmaceutical Firm Linked to Fatal Cough Syrup: 20 Children Dead from Contaminated Medication
Oct 13, 2025 12:14 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has raided multiple premises of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of 'Coldrif' cough syrup that contained toxic diethylene glycol and caused at least 20 children's deaths. The investigation revealed over 350 violations at the company's facility, prompting state bans and WHO concerns about India's regulatory gaps in drug safety screening.
Kerala Bans Coldrif Cough Syrup Following Child Fatalities in Multiple States
Oct 05, 2025 12:20 am CST
Kerala has joined Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh in banning Coldrif cough syrup after 11 children died across multiple states. Manufactured by Sresan Pharma, the medication is under investigation for potential Diethylene Glycol contamination. Health authorities have sealed the manufacturing facility, collected samples for testing, and initiated nationwide inspections of pharmaceutical plants to prevent further incidents and ensure medication safety standards.