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Cough syrups made in India and Indonesia have been linked to deaths of more than 300 children globally. The medicines were found to contain high levels of DEG and EG, leading to acute kidney ...
The Gambia cough syrup scandal refers to the deaths of 70 children in The Gambia from the consumption of four cough syrups manufactured in India. In October 2022, the World Health Organization issued a medical product alert asking regulators to remove Maiden Pharmaceuticals' products from the market. The four products were Promethazine Oral ...
Following an inquiry, Tyno cough syrup, produced and distributed by Reko Pharma in Lahore, was identified as the cause of the fatalities in Lahore. [5] [6] Many of the victims from the two incidents were drug addicts seeking intoxication. The syrup was later found to contain too much dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant. [5]
A throat lozenge (also known as a cough drop, sore throat sweet, troche, cachou, pastille or cough sweet) is a small, typically medicated tablet intended to be dissolved slowly in the mouth to temporarily stop coughs, lubricate, and soothe irritated tissues of the throat (usually due to a sore throat or strep throat), possibly from the common ...
The batch of Benylin Paediatric syrup recalled was made by J&J in South Africa in May 2021, although Kenvue now owns the brand after a spin-off from J&J last year. (Reporting by Patrick Wingrove.
The deaths of 12 children in northern India between December 2019 and January 2020, police allege, were caused by adulterated cough syrup made by drugmaker Digital Vision. Indian drugs regulators ...
TVBS said that Takabb Anti-Cough Pill has "unforgettable packaging" that is made to "steal the show". [14] Shen's trademark photograph is featured at the center of the medicine's container, which also has artwork of five centipedes. [4] [6] [15] The Hatakabb anti-cough pill is called takabb ha tua, which literally means "five centipedes". [16]
The syrup is used to treat cough and congestion-related symptoms, hay fever and other allergic reactions in children aged two to 12, Nigeria's National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and ...