The center has issued advice on rational use of cough syrup in the pediatric population following the tragic death of 12 children in MP and Rajasthan. Laboratory analyzes have confirmed the presence of dietylene glycol (DEG), a toxic industrial chemical, in the syrup, which is believed to have caused the deadly kidney damage. The MP government has introduced an immediate ban on the sale of COLDRIF and Nextro-DS syrup together with banning the sale of other products manufactured by the same company. MP Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav announced the ban on ‘X’, former Twitter.The Union’s Ministry of Health has advised all states and the Union’s territories that cough and cold medicines should not be prescribed or allocated to children under two years. Everything is followed after the victims were originally presented with mild symptoms such as fever and cold, but their condition quickly deteriorated and leads to kidney complications.
Banned cough syrup: coldrif and Nextro-DS
- Cooling rich is a pediatric
cough syrup Made of the Surge Pharmaceuticals, based in Tamil Nadu. Laboratory tests have confirmed thatCooling syrup Contains dietylene glycol levels (DEG) that exceeds permissible limits.
- Nextro-DS is another pediatric cough syrup produced by the same manufacturer. The first reports indicate that some children who consumed Nextro-DS also suffered from kidney failure, but laboratory analyzes have not yet confirmed the presence of dough in Nextro-D, investigations are ongoing.
Dietylene glycol and its link to kidney failure
Dietylene glycol is a toxic industrial chemical. It is usually used in antifreeze and other industrial applications. Deg is not safe for consumption. When consumed, dough is metabolized in the body in harmful compounds that can cause acute kidney damage, metabolic acidosis and multi-organ errors. Especially in children, even a small amount may prove fatal.Parents should be extremely cautious when providing medication to children. Cough and cold syrup should never be administered without consulting a qualified pediatrician.
- Avoid self -medication: Do not give children without sink and cold syrup without consulting a pediatrician, especially children under the age of two.
- Seek Professional Guidance: For symptoms such as cough, cold or mild fever, contact a qualified pediatrician before administering any drug.
- Check labels carefully: Check the brand, manufacturer, batch number and expiry date before using any syrup. Avoid locally repackaged or unverified products.
- Monitor symptoms: Look for lethargy, vomiting, reduced urine production or unusual fatigue after medication. Seek immediate medical attention if these occur.
- Use only safe sources: Buy medicines from reliable pharmacies. Avoid private stores or unknown suppliers.
- Report negative effects: If your child develops any unusual reaction, report it immediately to the doctor and local health authorities.
