Bhubaneswar : The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory aimed at promoting the safe use of cough syrups in children. The guidelines, which are applicable to all healthcare facilities and clinical establishments, emphasize the importance of rational drug use and patient safety in pediatric care.

Union Health Ministry has advised that cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children below two years.

In an advisory, the Ministry said, these are generally not recommended for children below five years, and above that, any use should follow careful clinical evaluation with close supervision.

The Ministry has written a letter to the Director of Health Services of all States and Union Territories in this regard.

In its communication, the Dire

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