Cough Syrup Deaths: Telangana Alerts Public Over 2 Adulterated Syrups Containing Toxic Diethylene Glycol

The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has issued a warning after the Drug Testing Laboratory, Madhya Pradesh, declared two cough syrups adulterated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a highly toxic substance. The affected products are “Relife” Cough Syrup (Batch LSL25160, Expiry 12/2026, M/s. Shape Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat) and “Respifresh TR” Cough Syrup (Batch R01GL2523, Expiry 12/2026, M/s. Rednex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat). The public is strongly advised to immediately stop using these syrups and report any stock to the nearest Drugs Control Authority. All Drugs Inspectors and Assistant Directors across Telangana have been directed to alert retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and hospitals, ensuring that these batches are frozen and not sold or dispensed. The Drugs Control Administration is actively monitoring the situation and taking enforcement measures to protect public health. Citizens are urged to exercise caution and avoid these products to prevent serious health risks associated with DEG toxicity. Which Cough Syrup Is Linked to Child Deaths? Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide-Based Syrups Under Scrutiny After Children Died in MP’s Chhindwara and Rajasthan’s Sikar.

Cough Syrup Deaths: Telangana Issues Warning Over Two Toxic Syrups

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