WHO Issues Alert: THESE Three Cough Syrups in India Linked to Deaths After Madhya Pradesh Incident

Deadly cough syrups in India: WHO warns after 22 children die in Madhya Pradesh. Check the names of toxic syrups and know how to keep your kids safe.

The World Health Organisation has issued a serious alert regarding three cough syrup manufacturing in India that were responsible for the death of children in Madhya Pradesh. This shocking word has sent waves across the country, alerting health authorities to take urgent action to prevent major crises. These cough syrups have been found to contain diethylene glycol, which is a very toxic chemical that can cause kidney failure and even death, especially in young kids. Parents and caregivers are being informed to check medicines very carefully before giving them to their child and to avoid giving cough syrup to children.

Children Die From Cough Syrup In Madhya Pradesh

In Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh, at least 22 children below the age of 5 years died after having the harmful cough syrup. most of them used to belong form Parasia and a lot of them are getting treatment in the hospitals in Nagpur Maharastra. According to the lab test these cough syrup contains DEG at nearly 500 times the safe limit, which make them very dangerous for people.

Names Of The Dangerous Cough Syrups

The WHO has alerted regarding three toxic cough syrups:

• Coldrif from Sresan Pharmaceutical
• Respifresh TR from Rednex Pharmaceuticals
• ReLife from Shape Pharma

Parents are suggested to avoid these cough syrup to kids and consult your doctor before giving any cough medicines.

Are These Cough Syrup Exported

The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) have confirm that none of the contaminated batches have been exported. The US foods and drug administration has also confirmed that these toxic syrups had not be shipped to United States. While the immediate crisis is limited to India, authorities are on high alert so that they can protect the future export of unsafe medicines.

State And Safety Measures

• Tamil Nadu authorities stop the manufacturing license of this Sresan pharmaceuticals, the company, which is the producer of coldrif.
• Other drugs, manufacturing companies are undergoing detailed inspection to maintain the safety.
• In some states, some specific cough syrup are banned and children under 2 years of age are not allowed to take any cough, syrup or medicine for cold.

Investigation And Arrest

The owner of sresan pharmaceuticals, G ranganathan has been arrested by special investigation team of Madhya Pradesh. The enforcement directorate also raided the company in connection with prevention of money laundering act case. Tamil Nadu government has made announcement that other detailed inspection will be conducted for pharmaceutical companies so that such incident does not happen in future.

How parents can stay safe

• Avoid giving overdose of cough syrup to your kid without consulting a doctor.
• Check the labels of the medicine very carefully so that you stay away from dangerous chemicals like diethylene glycol.
• Report about any suspicious medicine to local authorities immediately.

According to the reports of WHO, all countries should keep an eye on cough syrup, carefully, specially which are being manufactured in India to prevent the rising death cases. Health authorities across the globe are urged to report any detection of the syrup and remove them from the market immediately.