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Cough Syrup Linked To Deaths Of Two Children In Rajasthan 22 Batches Of The Drug Banned

Over 1.33 lakh bottles of the generic cough syrup were distributed in Rajasthan since July, according to officials.

Jaipur: A generic cough syrup supplied to the Rajasthan government has been linked to the deaths of two children and others falling sick in the state over the last two weeks, prompting authorities to ban 22 batches of the drug and order an inquiry, officials said on Wednesday.

The syrup was distributed through government health centres. Drug Controller Ajay Phatak told reporters that the department has received complaints of children falling ill after consuming the cough syrup.

"Our drug inspector has collected samples from Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Bharatpur,

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