Telangana: The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, has issued an urgent public alert advising citizens to immediately stop using two cough syrups found adulterated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG) —a highly toxic subtance.

The alert follows a report from the Drug Testing Laboratory, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, which detected the presence of DEG in the following syrups:

1. “Relife” Cough Syrup (Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate & Menthol Syrup)

o Batch No.: LSL25160

o Expiry Date: 12/2026

o Manufactured By: M/s. Shape Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 4, Shekhpar – 363510, Gujarat

2. “Respifresh TR” Cough Syrup (Bromhexine Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup)

o Batch No.: R01GL2523

o Expiry Date: 12/2026

o Manufactured B

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