Hritika Mitra | Jul 10, 2026, 11:38 PM IST
To prevent the misuse of certain alcohol-containing medicines, the government has brought them under Schedule H1. Here's everything patients need to know about the new rules.
Abhijeet Sen | Jun 16, 2026, 12:43 PM IST
Modi government moves to restrict over-the-counter sale of certain cough syrups, making a doctor's prescription mandatory after concerns linked to multiple deaths.
Saanchi Gupta | Dec 11, 2025, 7:28 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh authorities have registered FIRs against 128 suspected establishments, including operators in the crackdown. Scroll down to read more.
Analiza Pathak | Oct 14, 2025, 10:45 AM IST
Meanwhile, several Indian states have banned cough syrups, and some have prohibited all cough and cold medicines for children under the age of two.
PTI | Oct 5, 2025, 8:43 AM IST
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated risk-based inspections at the manufacturing units of 19 drugs, including cough syrups and antibiotics.
Nivedita Dash | Oct 4, 2025, 11:25 AM IST
Cough Syrup Deaths: Tests of cough syrups linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have found no toxic chemicals (DEG/EG). However, the investigation is ongoing and other possible causes are being investigated. The Center has advised caution when administering cough syrups to children.
Analiza Pathak | Dec 21, 2023, 6:48 AM IST
Pharma firms manufacturing GlaxoSmithKline's T-Minic Oral Drops, Glenmark's Ascoril Flu Syrup, and IPCA Laboratories' Solvin Cold Syrup, among others, have been asked by the regulator to insert a 'warning'.
Video Desk | Aug 8, 2023, 1:28 PM IST
The alert came after a sample of the common cold syrup, 'Cold Out', was obtained from a location in Iraq and submitted for laboratory analysis. Watch video.
Sankunni K | Jun 20, 2023, 8:23 AM IST
Two more Indian companies are suspected of making similarly tainted syrups found in Liberia and Marshall Island although no injuries have been reported in those cases.
India.com News Desk | Apr 26, 2023, 9:11 AM IST
The WHO issued the alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.
Analiza Pathak | Mar 15, 2023, 3:40 PM IST
Dr. Philips, a specialist in liver transplant medicines, also raised concerns over Sativol, a homeopathic medicine frequently prescribed for treating fatigue, which has a standard alcohol concentration of 40 per cent, the same amount that whiskey contains.
India.com News Desk | Mar 14, 2023, 6:49 AM IST
Sana Negi and Prashant Kheti were identified as the two major players in the racket. Bolangir Police said as part of 'Mission Cough Syrup', which is a crackdown against the cough syrup mafia, they busted an interstate organised racket on Sunday.
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