The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a complete ban on the sale of a Cough Syrup across the state after children’s deaths due to kidney failure. 

In the past 30 days, nine children have lost their lives in Chhindwara district due to kidney failure. Authorities suspect that these deaths may be linked to the consumption of a contaminated cough syrup. A probe conducted by the Tamil Nadu government revealed that samples of Coldrif Syrup contained 48.6 percent Diethylene Glycol, a highly toxic chemical. Based on this, the Controller Food & Drug Administration, Madhya Pradesh, issued orders imposing a complete ban on the sale and distribution of the medicine. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has announced compensation of four lakh rupees each to the families of the deceased children, and assured that the entire treatment of the affected children will be borne by the state government.

Across Madhya Pradesh, raids are being conducted to seize the banned medicine. The Chief Minister has made it clear that those responsible will not be spared under any circumstances. Additionally, the sale and use of all medicines manufactured by M/s Sresan Pharmaceutical have been suspended with immediate effect.