Synopsis: Following the deaths of 25 children from contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, a woman reported black worm-like particles in Azithromycin syrup at a Gwalior hospital. Authorities recalled 306 bottles, halted distribution, and sent samples for testing. The generic medicine, made by Zenith Drugs Ltd., is under investigation, with strict legal action promised if found substandard.

Days after 25 children died from contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh, authorities are investigating another medicine safety incident involving an antibiotic prescribed to children at a government hospital in Gwalior.

A woman reported finding black worm-like particles in a bottle of Azithromycin oral suspension given to her child from the government dispensary on 12 October at the District H

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