India requires prescription for all medicinal syrups from June 9
India
Buying syrup-based medicines just got stricter in India.
The health ministry has updated the drugs rules, so you'll now need a doctor's prescription to get any medicinal syrup: no more picking them up over the counter.
This change kicked in on June 9 and follows months of public feedback.
Government acts after cough syrup contamination
The move comes after several scary cases of contaminated cough syrups making headlines and raising safety concerns.
By tightening these rules, the government hopes to keep unsafe medicines off shelves and make sure what you're taking is actually safe.
The new rule is already in effect, so next time you're feeling under the weather, remember to visit your doctor first.