Archive · 22 Dec 2025
First Coldrif Cough Syrup Poisoning Survivor Discharged from AIIMS Nagpur
A 5-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh became very sick after drinking a bad cough syrup called Coldrif.
This syrup had a poisonous chemical that hurt his kidneys and brain.
He was taken to AIIMS Nagpur, where doctors worked very hard to save him.
He was in a deep sleep for a long time and needed machines to help him breathe.
After almost 3 months, he woke up and started to get better.
He can now go home, but he still can't see very well.
Doctors hope his vision will improve.
Another little boy is still in the hospital getting treatment for the same problem.
A 5-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh is the first and only patient to fully recover from Coldrif cough syrup poisoning.
He was discharged from AIIMS Nagpur after nearly 3 months of intensive treatment, including mechanical ventilation and dialysis.
The boy suffered from renal failure, neurological complications, and severe visual impairment due to the toxic chemical diethylene glycol in the syrup.
Doctors observed gradual neurological recovery, and the boy regained speech and responsiveness before being discharged.
He will continue physical rehabilitation and follow-up checks, with his vision being monitored for potential improvement.
- Who
- A 5-year-old boy from Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara
- What
- First fully recovered patient from Coldrif cough syrup poisoning
- When
- Discharged on Monday afternoon, after nearly 3 months of treatment
- Where
- AIIMS Nagpur
- Why
- Toxic chemical diethylene glycol in Coldrif cough syrup caused renal failure and neurological complications
- Patient Age
- 5 years old
- Recovery Duration
- Nearly 3 months
- Treatment Location
- AIIMS Nagpur
- Condition on Admission
- Deep coma, acute kidney failure, multi-organ dysfunction
- Current Status
- Fully recovered, discharged, partial vision recovery
- Remaining Patients
- 1 (4-year-old boy from Betul’s Amla, critical)
- Treatment Team
- Dr Meenakshi Girish, Dr Abhijeet Chaudhary, Dr Abhishek Madhura, and the entire pediatrics team