The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Pune seized stock from Rednex Pharma worth Rs 13 lakhs, following the deaths of 20 children due to cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh.
Girish Hukare, the Joint Commissioner for Drugs at FDA Pune, stated that the Gujarat Government reported high levels of diethylene glycol in products from Rednex Pharmaceutical and Shape Pharma. Additionally, a drive has been initiated to inspect local manufacturers.
“Gujarat government’s samples revealed high levels of diethylene glycol in products from Rednex Pharmaceutical and Shape Pharma… In Pune, we have seized the stock of Rednex Pharma worth Rs 13 lakhs… Additionally, a drive has been initiated to inspect local manufacturers to ensure compliance with standards, with surprise visits planned. Legal actions will be t