Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:06am on 04 Oct 2025,Saturday Health & Wellness
The Union Health Ministry has reminded parents and doctors that children under two years should not be given cough syrups, after 11 deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The fatalities, linked to Coldref and Nextro syrups, involved kidney failure and severe complications. While tests confirmed no contamination with diethylene glycol or ethylene glycol, the Directorate General of Health Services urged strict caution. Over 1,400 children are under medical observation for possible respiratory or renal issues. Officials stressed adherence to medical guidelines to avoid further tragedies nationwide. (PC: India Today)
