Jaipur: Following multiple child deaths and illnesses linked to its cough syrup, the Rajasthan government has banned the distribution of all 19 medicines produced by Jaipur-based Kaysons Pharma. Additionally, the state has suspended its Drug Controller, Rajaram Sharma, for allegedly influencing determinations of drug quality standards.

Rajasthan Medical and Health Department banned the distribution of all 19 types of medicines supplied by Kaysons Pharma, Jaipur, until further notice. The action was taken regarding the quality of cough syrup distributed under the Chief Minister’s Free Medicine Scheme and the irresponsible approach adopted in determining drug standards.

Following the revelation of the matter, the Health Minister, Gajendra Singh Khimsar, directed the formation of a committ

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