Jaipur, Sep 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan Medical Services Corporation Limited (RMSCL) has banned the distribution and use of a cough syrup batch after patients in Bharatpur and Sikar districts reported adverse reactions, including vomiting, drowsiness, anxiety, dizziness, restlessness, and even unconsciousness.

Statutory samples of the drug have been collected and sent to the State Drug Testing Laboratory for quality analysis.

Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar, upon receiving the complaints, directed RMSCL to launch an immediate probe and take urgent action. Acting on the directive, RMSCL has suspended the use of Dextromethorphan HBr Syrup IP 13.5mg/5ml (Batch No. 440) pending test results.

Principal Secretary of the Medical and Health Department, Gayatri Rathore, confirmed

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