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Whether mixed into warm tea or rubbed on the chest, coconut oil has been a trusted home remedy in many Indian households for generations. Its mild sweetness and soothing texture make it feel comforting when you are under the weather. But how much of its reputation is backed by science, and can it truly help…
A dry cough, also known as an unproductive cough, occurs when the throat becomes irritated but produces no mucus or phlegm. It often lingers after infections such as a cold or the flu. It can also result from postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux (GERD), or exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke and pollution. This type…
Cough syrup deaths in MP, Rajasthan: Apart from Coldrif, these 2 syrups also flagged by WHO BENGALURU: Following child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan linked to the use of cough syrups, World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned of the potential risk of contaminated products being exported to other countries, especially through unregulated channels.In response…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a global alert after identifying three contaminated cough syrups produced in India, warning that they pose “significant and potentially life-threatening risks.” The agency urged all countries to stay vigilant and report any detection of the medicines to health authorities.According to the WHO’s advisory released on Monday, the affected…
BHOPAL: After the death of 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, including 20 from Chhindwara, following the consumption of Coldrif, a cough syrup laced with the killer chemical diethylene glycol (DEG), Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Friday made it mandatory to test for both DEG and ethylene glycol (EG) in all raw materials and finished…
Winter brings its share of seasonal discomforts, from persistent coughs and sore throats to a drop in immunity. Instead of relying solely on medicines, simple home remedies can offer natural relief. Warm milk-based drinks are among the most soothing and nourishing options for the colder months. When blended with ingredients such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon,…
BHOPAL: MPFDA confirmed on Friday that another bottle from the same batch of Coldrif cough syrup has tested positive for elevated levels of diethylene glycol (DEG). The sample was collected by district-level FDA officials, and the contamination was consistent with earlier findings from the same batch. Deadly Cough Syrup Case: WHO Points To Regulatory Gap…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday expressed concern over large number of deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh due to intake of contaminated cough syrups manufactured by a Tamil Nadu-based pharma company but refused to entertain a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe by an expert committee into the incident and steps for prevention of…
Supreme Court (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a CBI investigation into the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan after consuming toxic cough syrup.The deaths, caused by reportedly counterfeit cough syrup, have sparked widespread concern and panic. Over 20 children have died in the two states…
Who’s To Blame? MP & TN Govts Trade Charges CHENNAI/BHOPAL/NAGPUR: The adulterated cough syrup death toll rose to 23 after two more children died of renal failure Thursday, while police arrested Govindan Ranganathan (75), the owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, which manufactured the Coldrif medicine. The latest victims – Garvik Pawar and Mayank Suryawanshi,…
