CHENNAI: The Tamil Nadu government has imposed an immediate ban on the sale, distribution, and manufacture of Coldrif cough syrup following the death of seven children in Madhya Pradesh and two in Rajasthan allegedly after consuming the medicine.

According to health authorities, at least 11 children—nine in Madhya Pradesh and two in Rajasthan—died after reportedly consuming the syrup. Preliminary postmortem examinations indicated the presence of a highly toxic chemical Diethylene Glycol in the kidney tissues of the deceased children.

The syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals at its Sunguvarchathram facility in Kancheepuram, is now under intense scrutiny. Acting on a formal request from Madhya Pradesh Drug Controller Dinesh Kumar Maurya, a high-level inspection team comprising fo

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