The TN government revoked the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the company behind adulterated cough syrup Coldrif linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. Authorities cited toxic Diethylene Glycol content, over 300 violations, and lack of GMP/GLP compliance, and ordered a full shutdown
Ranganathan, owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma, was arrested by Madhya Pradesh police with Chennai assistance in connection with adulterated Coldrif cough syrup linked to multiple child deaths. Authorities seized documents and are investigating hygiene and labelling lapses at his factory
The WHO has sought clarification from Indian authorities on whether the cough syrup Coldrif, linked to child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, was exported to other countries. The agency may issue a global alert after official confirmation from New Delhi.
Tamil Nadu has sealed a Chennai-based pharma unit that made the banned cough syrup Coldrif, linked to 20 child deaths in Madhya Pradesh. The state warned of criminal action as an MP police SIT probed the factory, which tested positive for toxic chemicals
The Madhya Pradesh government will cover the full medical expenses of children suffering from kidney infections linked to toxic Coldrif cough syrup in Chhindwara and Betul. Fourteen children have died, prompting arrests, suspensions, and a state-wide ban on the syrup
