Tag: "cough syrup"
Safety lapses, weak oversight - How children die from Indian cough syrup

Safety lapses, weak oversight - How children die from Indian cough syrup

World 14:50 21/11/2025

CHENNAI -- Indian officials are investigating whether safety lapses in the supply of a pharmaceutical ingredient were responsible for contaminating cough syrup that has killed at least 24 children in recent months, according to three people familiar with the matter.

Indian police arrest owner of cough syrup company linked to deaths of 17 children

Indian police arrest owner of cough syrup company linked to deaths of 17 children

World 15:02 09/10/2025

CHHINDHWARA, India -- Indian police have arrested the owner of Sresan Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, the cough syrup company linked to the deaths of at least 17 children in the central state of Madhya Pradesh, a senior police officer from the region told Reuters on Thursday.