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After the deaths of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh linked to its toxic cough syrup Coldrif, Tamil Nadu has permanently shut down Sresan Pharmaceuticals and cancelled its licence, citing “gross violations” of drug safety norms.

An inspection of the company’s Kancheepuram facility had revealed that Coldrif syrup contained 48.6% diethylene glycol (DEG) — a deadly industrial solvent used in antifreeze — instead of approved pharmaceutical ingredients. The substance is known to cause kidney failure and death even in small doses.

In a statement, the Tamil Nadu government said, "The drug manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals has been completely cancelled, and the company has been shut down.” It added that a state-wide ins

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