A man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh for trafficking codeine-based cough syrup. Investigations revealed a network involving fake firms and document forgery. Consignments worth crores appeared to be ...

Over-the-counter regulations have changed rather significantly over the years, resulting in many classic medicines being ...

The health ministry said central and state drug regulators have increased market-surveillance sampling of all syrup formulations More than 700 cough syrup manufacturers across India have come under ...

Many cough syrups in India still do not warn against use in children under two. This poses a significant risk, especially with over-the-counter sales. Experts highlight that while standard ...

Safety Lapses, Weak Oversight Being Probed Into Cough Syrup Deaths: Report Authorities have said the Coldrif syrup was heavily contaminated with a known industrial toxin, diethylene glycol (DEG).

NEW DELHI: India’s apex drug regulator is preparing to tighten rural drug sales by revoking the “household remedy" exemption for cough syrups in villages and remote areas, according to three ...

Varanasi: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the staggering Rs 100 crore codeine cough syrup scam, following multiple FIRs being filed by the UP Food Safety and Drug ...

Varanasi: In a major operation, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA) and police have busted one of the biggest rackets of codeine-based cough syrup, used as an intoxicant.

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday issued a health advisory warning against the use and distribution of three cough syrups believed to be responsible for the deaths of several children in ...

In India, this week, headlines capture the outrage. "Cough Syrup Horror" reads India Today. New Delhi Television Ltd or NDTV declares: "Toxic Cough Syrup Scare: What Went Wrong And Why All Syrups Aren ...

CHHINDHWARA, INDIA -- The owner of a pharmaceutical company in India has been arrested in connection with the deaths of at least 21 children who consumed a cough syrup made by his company. According ...