The Delhi Drugs Control Department has issued a public advisory banning the sale and use of Coldrif Syrup after it was found to be harmful to health.

In a notice dated October 10, the department stated that a government analysis conducted earlier this month declared Coldrif Syrup as “Not of Standard Quality.” The drug has been reported to be adulterated with Diethylene Glycol, a toxic substance that makes it unsafe for consumption.

“As a precautionary measure, all the stakeholders are directed to refrain from dealing in above cough syrup with immediate effect and not to indulge in purchase, sales and distribution of this cough syrup. General public is also hereby, sensitised to abstain from using this cough syrup,” the statement said.

“We have issued the same advisory as the Governm

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