Prescription Now Mandatory for Cough Syrups Following Child Deaths
Following the Drugs Rules amendment, lozenges, pills, and tablets for cough will still be available over the counter; 24 children in M.P. died after consuming adulterated cough syrup last year
Following amendments to the Drugs Rules, a doctor's prescription is now required to purchase any medicinal syrup, including those for cough relief. This measure comes in the wake of 24 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh last year linked to adulterated cough syrup. While cough lozenges, pills, and tablets will remain available over-the-counter, syrups will be subject to stricter regulation. The move aims to enhance patient safety and prevent misuse or access to potentially harmful substances. Enforcement in smaller localities is anticipated to be challenging.
The mandatory prescription for cough syrups aims to prevent further tragedies linked to contaminated medications, prioritizing public health.
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