Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Tamil Nadu Bans Cough Syrup After Child Deaths
Kids in some states died, possibly from cough syrup called Coldrif.
Tamil Nadu has stopped selling this syrup to protect children.
Doctors are checking why the kids got sick.
The government is doing tests to find out what happened and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Nine children have died in Madhya Pradesh and three in Rajasthan due to kidney failure.
Tamil Nadu banned Coldrif cough syrup.
The ban follows child deaths in other states.
The cause of death in the affected states is kidney failure.
NCDC is investigating the cases.
Tamil Nadu authorities are conducting an inquiry.
- Who
- Children, Tamil Nadu Department of Drugs Control, NCDC
- What
- Tamil Nadu bans Coldrif cough syrup following child deaths
- When
- October 2025
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Due to child deaths potentially linked to the syrup and to ensure public safety
Medical Concerns
Public Safety
Cough Syrup Safety
Medical Concerns
Concerns regarding the safety of cough syrup are the focus of inquiry and investigation.
Public Safety
Public safety is the priority, leading to product bans.
- Incident
- Child deaths linked to cough syrup
- Affected States
- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
- Cough Syrup Banned
- Coldrif
- Cause of Death
- Kidney failure
- Tamil Nadu Action
- Banned Coldrif syrup, inquiry launched
- NCDC Findings
- Blood tests negative for infectious diseases
Sources
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