Coldrif syrup: Maharashtra starts seizing medicine, issues hotline number
After 14 children in Madhya Pradesh lost their lives after consuming Coldrif syrup, with deaths attributed to suspected kidney infection, Maharashtra has started seizing the medicine across the state.
Tests found dangerous levels of diethylene glycol (DEG) in the syrup.
If you have this medicine, there's now a toll-free number—1800 222 365—to report it.
FDA's actions and inspections
FDA Commissioner Rahul Narvekar has told all shops and hospitals to freeze their Coldrif stocks and let authorities know what they have.
Maharashtra is teaming up with Tamil Nadu, where the syrup was made, to track its distribution.
Public advisories are out, asking everyone not to use this syrup and to report any info through the hotline or email.
The FDA says their inspections are stricter than national rules, all aiming to prevent another tragedy like this.