The governments of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup after tests revealed it contained a highly poisonous substance. At least 14 deaths were reported due to the alleged consumption of a cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, while eight children were admitted to a hospital, said an official on Sunday.

Which substance is found in Coldrif?

The Health Ministry confirmed that the Coldrif cough syrup contained diethylene glycol (DEG) beyond permissible limits. DEG is a toxic substance used in industrial solvents that can be fatal if ingested even in small amounts.

What is Sresan Pharma, the company behind Coldrif cough syrup?

The Chennai-based company reportedly began as a private firm in 1990 and later operated as a s

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