New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert warning against three substandard oral cough syrups circulating in India Coldrif, Respifresh TR, and ReLife urging regulatory authorities worldwide to take immediate action if these products are found in their jurisdictions. The alert follows reports of multiple child fatalities, predominantly among children under five, linked to suspected kidney failure after consuming these medications.

According to the WHO notice, at least 22 children in Madhya Pradesh have died after being administered Coldrif, while three additional deaths have been reported in different districts of Rajasthan following the use of cough syrup. The agency emphasized the urgent need for healthcare professionals to report the detection of these s

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