Coldrif cold syrup is a medication commonly used to relieve symptoms of the common cold, such as cough, congestion and throat irritation however, recent investigations have revealed contamination in certain batches with diethylene glycol (DEG), a poisonous chemical used in industrial applications like antifreeze and brake fluids, not meant for pharmaceutical use. They are known to cause acute kidney failure, nervous system complications and in severe cases, death, particularly in children. This contamination has been linked to the deaths of several children in Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan due to acute kidney failure raising concerns over safety in India. Some batches of cough syrups were found to have as high as 48% of DEG. This has highlighted serious gaps in pharmac

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