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11 children dead in cough syrup-linked deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan: How to identify fake medicines

AI generated image for representation purpose At least 11 children have died after reportedly consuming counterfeit cough syrup in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. According to news agency ANI, so far, nine deaths have been reported in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh and in Rajasthan, two children have died—one in Bharatpur and another in Sikar. Dr Pawan Nandurkar,…

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Never take these medicines with fizzy drinks: Experts warn of dangerous reactions |

Grabbing a can of fizzy drink while taking your medication may seem harmless, but experts caution that this common habit can interfere with how your body absorbs and processes certain drugs, sometimes amplifying side effects or reducing effectiveness. Suzanne Soliman, Pharm.D., BCMAS, warns that the caffeine, acidity, and carbonation in soft drinks can worsen stomach…

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