Cough Syrup Row: Madhya Pradesh Informed Tamil Nadu A Month After First Child's Death

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Cough Syrup Row: Madhya Pradesh Informed Tamil Nadu A Month After First Child's Death

In a press release, Tamil Nadu government stated it took action within 48 hours after Madhya Pradesh government informed about Coldrif cough syrup linked deaths.

Chennai: Amid the ongoing investigations into the adulterated 'Coldrif' cough syrup linked deaths of children, Tamil Nadu government on Monday pointed out that Madhya Pradesh government informed their Drug Control Department almost a month after the first child died.

The first child death after consuming the cough syrup took place in Madhya Pradesh's 's Chhindwara district on September 4. However, the Madhya Pradesh government informed the Tamil Nadu Drug Control Department on October 1. Once reported, the Tamil N