A team from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has collected samples from Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district to probe into the suspected role of cough syrup in the death of six children who died of kidney failure in the past 15 days.

The kidney biopsies of children revealed the presence of diethylene glycol contamination, a toxic chemical often associated with pharmaceutical poisoning.

These children were administered Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups which have now been banned by the district administration.

After the administration of the syrups, initial symptoms reported were high fever and difficulty in urinating.

Officials have said that reports of the tests are awaited. “All related test results will be shared with the state authorities for further analysis and action. N

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