Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Cough Syrup Deaths: Probe Launched, Sales Halted in MP and Rajasthan
Some children in India have died after taking cough syrup.
The government is investigating what went wrong.
They have collected samples of the syrup to test them for problems.
The sale of some batches of the syrup has been stopped to prevent more children from getting sick.
It's important to make sure medicines are safe.
At least seven children died due to kidney failure.
The deaths are linked to the consumption of cough syrup.
NCDC collected samples from hospitals in MP and Rajasthan.
Rajasthan banned 19 batches of the syrup.
Tests are underway to determine the cause of the illnesses.
- Who
- Children, NCDC, state drug authorities
- What
- Deaths and illnesses after consuming cough syrup
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Possible contamination of cough syrup
Parents
Government
Drug Safety
Parents
Concerned for safety of syrups. Seeking immediate review of all medicines to ensure safe products are available.
Government
Taking measures to review drugs, ensuring citizen safety is the priority. Assurances being given on all the actions.
- Incident
- Child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup
- Location
- Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, India
- Deaths
- Seven children
- Syrup Action
- 19 batches banned in Rajasthan, sale halted
- Sample Collection
- Samples collected for testing by NCDC
- Investigation
- Probe initiated to determine the cause
Sources
Rajasthan News: 5-Year-Old Dies, Several Children Fall Ill After Consuming Govt-Supplied Cough Syrup
6 kids die due to 'contaminated' cough syrup; govt begins probe
'Contaminated' cough syrup: Children die of kidney failure, authorities begin investigation
Cough Syrup Kills 2 Children In Rajasthan; Doctor Takes It To Prove It's Safe And Faints
Rajasthan: Cough Syrup Claims Lives Of 2 Children; Doctor Collapses After Consuming It To Prove Safety - VIDEO
