Those 4 cough-syrups, on which WHO alerted; The risk of these diseases is high, see the list

These four syrups are produced by the Indian company Medan Pharmaceuticals Limited. It was told by WHO that all these 'substandard' medicines have been prepared in Haryana.The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) started an investigation after the World Health Organization (WHO) alerted the Indian pharmaceutical company about four medicines of the Indian pharmaceutical company regarding cough and cold syrup after the death of 66 children in Gambia. given. These four substandard products have been issued through WHO Medical Product Alert . WHO says that these are substandard medical products that do not meet their quality standards.

Official sources said the UN health agency is yet to share the label and description of the products with the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) to ascertain where they were manufactured. However, on the basis of the available information, CDSCO along with regulatory authorities in Haryana has started investigation into the matter immediately, he said. Many children's kidneys have also suffered a lot due to the use of this medicine.

An official source said, “All necessary steps will be taken. WHO, as a strong regulatory authority, has been requested to share a report and label/photographs of the products, etc., with CDSCO on alleged medical products linked to death cases at the earliest.” Sources say that the WHO had informed the Drug Controller General of India on September 29 that it was providing technical assistance to The Gambia.

syrups made in india which are banned

These four syrups are produced by the Indian company Medan Pharmaceuticals Limited. It was told by the WHO that all the four 'substandard' medicines have been prepared in Haryana. Name the syrups which were banned.

Promethazine Oral Solution

Kofexmalin Baby Cough Syrup

Makoff Baby Cough Syrup

Magrip N Cold Syrup

The WHO also said that lab analysis of samples of each of the four drugs confirmed that they contained unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol.

What are the risks associated with these syrups?

Consumption of syrup can cause many problems to humans. The WHO, citing the risks associated with these products, said that diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol can prove fatal to humans. Due to this the following problems may occur.

stomach ache

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Headache

kidney problems

difficulty passing urine

change in mental state

Possibility of serious damage to the kidney, which can even kill the patient.

The WHO said in its statement, it is extremely important to detect and eliminate these substandard products to prevent harm to patients.