Two More Cough Syrups Banned After DEG Found In Them; Know Which Ones To Avoid

Coldrif syrup ban: On October 8, Indian authorities advised the public to avoid two additional brands of cough syrup, following the tragic deaths of 22 children under the age of five linked to a toxic ingredient. The World Health Organization (WHO) flagged a “regulatory gap” in India’s screening of locally sold syrups. Officials reported that the children had consumed cough medicines containing diethylene glycol (DEG) in amounts nearly 500 times above the permissible limit. All deaths were initially tied to Coldrif, which was banned after tests confirmed DEG contamination on October 2. As regulatory scrutiny continues, two more syrups have now been banned.India Declares Three Cough Syrups ‘Toxic’ After DEG ContaminationWhile Coldrif was linked to all the child deaths, regulators in India,