Sat, Apr 20, 2024
The WHO said it was collaborating with both the manufacturer and regulatory authority in South Africa to investigate the Benylin paediatric syrup, and had information on the source of the ingredients used. Kenvue has previously said it tested its ingredients before manufacture.
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Sun, Mar 05, 2023
Recent data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) also shows that H3N2 - a sub-type of the influenza virus - has been in wide circulation for the last two-three months.
Fri, Dec 30, 2022
MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said consular assistance is being provided to some linked to the company who are facing legal action there.
Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Cold and flu dominate in the winter season. At the same time, the sale of cough syrup increases. The latest case is from Mumbai where cough syrup was given to a two and a half year old child. After some time the child fainted. CPR was given to the child immediately. CPR showed effect but it took 17 minutes to get the baby's heart beat back. Various types of investigations were done regarding the unconsciousness of the child. But the doctors couldn't find any other reason other than cough syrup at the moment. Why is cough syrup dangerous for children and what are the dangerous compounds in cough syrup? Watch this special report of Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda.
Tue, Oct 11, 2022
The drug regulators of the states collected samples for testing. Drug regulators in several states have confirmed Zee Business. Information is also being gathered from pharmaceutical companies. Know full news from Brajesh Kumar.
Thu, Oct 06, 2022
The WHO has issued an alert for four cough syrups made in India and said that chemicals have been found in them, which are toxic and potentially fatal. The WHO said that it is more likely that 66 children in The Gambia have died due to drinking 4 cough syrups made in India. Cough syrup contains unacceptable amounts of Diethylene glycol and Ethylene glycol, both of which are toxic. Consumption of these can prove to be fatal. Its consumption can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, urinary problems, headache and kidney effect. Watch this special report of Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda.
The medicines made by New Delhi-based Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited, which have been largely used for paediatric use, are believed to contain chemicals that are toxic and potentially fatal, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said.
Wed, Aug 03, 2022
The government will ban the manufacture and sale of cough syrups containing codeine. Many MPs had complained to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding this cup syrup. It is being used less in medicine and more in intoxication. For this, many leaders have also written letters to the Health Minister. They said that by its use the mind and body becomes completely numb. Watch this special report of Aapki Khabar Aapka Fayda.
Mon, Mar 02, 2020
How syrup to cure cough proved fatal for children in Himachal Pradesh. Watch this report
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