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India bans contaminated cough syrup after 20 children die from toxic chemical.
Indian authorities have ordered strict batch testing of all pharmaceutical products after at least 20 children died in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan from contaminated cough syrups, including Coldrif, Respifresh, and RELIFE, which contained toxic levels of diethylene glycol.
The deaths, linked to Sresan Pharmaceutical’s Coldrif syrup, prompted nationwide recalls, factory shutdowns, and arrests, including a pediatrician accused of negligence.
The World Health Organization warned of a regulatory gap in India’s domestic drug testing and raised concerns about possible unofficial exports.
The central government has reinforced compliance with existing drug rules, mandating testing of raw materials and finished products, while inspections continue across multiple states.
India prohíbe el jarabe para la tos contaminado después de que 20 niños mueran a causa de un químico tóxico.