In a tragedy that has shaken India’s public health system, at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh have died after consuming a contaminated cough syrup, Coldrif, manufactured by Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals.

The syrup was found to contain diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical that has been linked to acute kidney failure and death. The deaths have prompted a nationwide investigation into pharmaceutical safety and regulatory failures.

What Is Diethylene Glycol (DEG)?

Diethylene glycol is a colorless, odorless liquid primarily used in industrial applications such as antifreeze, brake fluids, and solvents. It is not intended for human consumption. When ingested, DEG is metabolised in the body into toxic compounds that can cause severe kidney damage, leading to acute

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