11 children die of kidney failure after cough syrup consumption in MP, Rajasthan; samples sent for testing

Authorities on Friday raided the Kataria Pharmaceuticals distributor in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh after reports of death of nine children in 15 days allegedly due to contaminated cough syrup surfaced. The officials have collected the samples of the cough syrup, which was allegedly given to these children who initially suffered cold, cough, fever and then their kidneys become affected. Six children later died, prompting a probe into the case. Reports say two children also died after consuming the cough syrup in Rajasthan.

The samples have been for laboratory testing, an official said. Drug Inspector Sharad Kumar Jain said that the children referred to Nagpur. While treatment was underway, many children died, he added.

“After that, a team was formed, and it was discovered that cold relief s