Kerala Suspends ‘Coldrif’ Cough Syrup Due to Child Deaths
Kerala orders immediate ban on the Coldrif syrup after 11 children die, launches investigation into pediatric medicines’ safety nationwide.
The Kerala government banned the sale of the Coldrif cough syrup after it was linked to the deaths of at least 11 children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Authorities have intensified scrutiny of pediatric pharmaceuticals and convened urgent meetings with drug controllers across India.
The move highlights growing concerns over medicine safety and the need for stricter regulation.