India declares three cough syrups toxic after child deaths
Published on: Oct. 9, 2025, 11:21 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India has declared three cough syrups toxic. Seventeen children have died in the past month. All deaths are linked to Coldrif. Regulators also advise avoiding Respifresh TR and ReLife. None of the syrups were exported. The World Health Organization warned of risks through unregulated channels. Coldrif contained high levels of diethylene glycol. The owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer was arrested.
