World Health Organization (Who) have sought clarification on death caused due to the consumption of Kylhoste syrup. The UN Health Board said that the country had a “regulatory gap” when screening locally sold syrup medicine, Reuters reported.The children died in India in the last month after consuming cough medicine containing toxic dietylene glycol in many 500 times the permitted limit, says officials. The deaths were all linked to the Coldrif medicine, forbidden after a test confirmed the presence of the chemical on October 2.Respreesh and Relife Syrup also contain dietylene glycol, according to a public warning of Gujarat and other states on Wednesday that described it as “a toxic chemical that can cause serious poisoning, including kidney failure, neurological complications and even death, especially among children”.
What is dietylene glycol (dough)?
Dietylene glycol (dough) is a colorless, odorless, sweet -tasting fluid that is mainly used in industrial applications, such as making antifreeze, brake fluids and some plastic. It is sometimes confused with ethylene glycol, the things in the car’s frost protection agent, but in any case it is toxic to humans.The reason why dough is so dangerous is that it is very toxic when it is consumed. People have accidentally starved because it is incorrectly inserted into drugs or cough syrup, and thought it was a harmless solvent – and it has caused serious health disasters all over the world. Even a small amount can be fatal, especially for children.Once inside the body, dietylene glycol is metabolized by the liver to toxic compounds that attack the kidneys and nervous system. The most common effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and dehydration. If exposure continues, it can lead to kidney failure, cramps and even death. It is also harmful if it is inhaled or if it comes into contact with the skin for long periods, although intake is the greatest danger.One of the scariest things with dough poisoning is that the symptoms often do not appear immediately. People may feel good at first, but serious injuries can happen silent, which makes it difficult to detect before it is too late.It is a chemical that belongs to factories and laboratories, not in your medicine cabinet or food.
