New Delhi, Oct 8: Amid concerns regarding the quality of cough syrups being administered to children, experts say Ayurvedic remedies are a completely safe and effective alternative.

Dr R P Parasher, the national president of All India Doctors Association of Indian System, on Tuesday said that Ayurvedic cough syrups, herbs and home remedies can be given to children over two years of age without fear.

The remarks amid the recent deaths of several children in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly due to consumption of contaminated cough syrup.

On October 3, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) issued an advisory to all states restricting prescription of cough and cold medications to children aged below two years.

The advisory mentioned that cough syrups are generally not recommended for chi

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