Telangana government emphasizes patient safety and the responsible prescribing of cough syrups for pediatric populations after the Madhya Pradesh incidents Anoushka Caroline Williams | Published on :

Hyderabad: Telangana Directorate of Public Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory on the rational use of cough syrups in children.

This follows directions from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India.

The advisory on October 5, 2025, emphasizes patient safety and the responsible prescribing of cough syrups for pediatric populations.

Guidelines from the Health Ministry

According to the DGHS advisory referenced by the Telangana health department, most acute cough illnesses in children are self-limiti

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