Coldrif cough syrup:
The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has issued a “stop use notice” to the public, warning everyone to immediately stop using Coldrif cough syrup, Batch No. SR-13. The move came after reports from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan suggested that the consumption of the syrup may have caused the deaths of several children.

Coldrif cough syrup:

According to the Telangana DCA, the syrup batch was found to be contaminated with a toxic chemical called Diethylene Glycol (DEG). This substance is harmful and can lead to severe health problems, including kidney damage and even death. The DCA urged residents who have the syrup in possession to stop using it right away and report it to local drug authorities. They also provided a toll-free number for the public to share information about the syrup.

Officials in Telangana have been working with drug authorities in Tamil Nadu to trace the supply and distribution of the affected batch. Drug inspectors and assistant directors have been told to alert all retailers, wholesalers, and hospitals to stop selling or using the syrup immediately.

Meanwhile, in Kerala, the state government has temporarily banned the sale and distribution of the same product. Health Minister Veena George confirmed that although the harmful batch was not sold in Kerala, the government decided to suspend its sale as a safety measure. The syrup was being supplied to eight distributors in the state, all of whom have been directed to halt operations. Samples have also been collected for testing.

Earlier, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh had already suspended the sale of Coldrif. The issue came to light after nine children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, reportedly died of kidney-related issues after consuming the syrup. Laboratory tests confirmed that the syrup contained over 48% Diethylene Glycol far above the safe limit of 0.1%.

Authorities across India are now tightening inspections to ensure public safety and prevent the circulation of harmful medicines.

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