New Delhi: Recent news of children getting seriously ill, and in some unfortunate instances, even losing their lives after taking contaminated cough syrups has sent parents in India into a tizzy. Investigations have revealed that some batches had Diethylene Glycol (DEG), a poisonous industrial solvent found in antifreeze and brake fluids, not intended for human consumption. This contamination has caused real concerns regarding the way some dangerous drugs continue to land on pharmacy shelves, and ways parents can shield their children from these risks.

In an interaction with News9Live, Dr. Pulkit Agarwal, Consultant Pulmonologist, SilverStreak Superspeciality Hospital, shared a detailed guide on identifying safe cough syrups for children.

Understanding the Danger

Diethylene Glycol (DEG

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