Hyderabad: The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has received an alert from the Drug Testing Laboratory, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, regarding laboratory reports that have declared the following two cough syrups as adulterated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a highly toxic substance:

“Relife” Cough Syrup (Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate & Menthol Syrup) Batch No.: LSL25160 Expiry Date: 12/2026 Manufactured By: M/s. Shape Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 4, Shekhpar –363510, Gujarat

“Respifresh TR” Cough Syrup (Bromhexine Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup) Batch No.: R01GL2523 Expiry Date: 12/2026 Manufactured By: M/s. Rednex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 586 & 231, Near SKF Bearing, Bavla–Bagodara N.H. 8A, Taluk

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