CHENNAI: Minister for Health and Family Welfare Ma Subramanian, on Saturday, reiterated the warning against the banned Coldrif syrup and stressed that the medicine cannot be used for paediatric care under any circumstances.

Talking to reporters after inspecting the Nalam Kaakkum Stalin camp in Chromepet, the Minister said an inquiry has been ordered into the deaths. "The Drug Control department has been directed to investigate the issue thoroughly. A detailed report will be released once the probe is complete. Officials are also verifying whether the same batch of the syrup is being sold in Tamil Nadu," he said, adding that preliminary inquiries suggest the deaths could be linked to the consumption of expired medicine.

He reiterated that Coldrif syrup should not be used for children in

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