1 Children Dead After Toxic Cough Syrup in MP; Families Say: ‘No Facility, Had to Go to Nagpur
In Parasia, Madhya Pradesh, 11 children died after consuming Coldrif cough syrup, found contaminated with 48.6% diethylene glycol, a toxic industrial solvent.
Local hospitals lacked dialysis and pediatric ICU facilities. Families were forced to travel 150 km to Nagpur, Maharashtra, for emergency care. Many sold valuables or borrowed money for treatment.
The affected children showed symptoms of kidney failure after taking the syrup. Most were treated too late.
The Madhya Pradesh government has banned Coldrif, ordered a probe, and announced ₹4 lakh compensation per family.Locals demand better infrastructure, blaming poor health services for the high death toll.
The incident echoes past tragedies involving toxic syrups in India and abroad, raising urgent questions about drug regulation and rural healthcare.
Health officials admitted delays in recognizing the toxicity. The manufacturer’s license has been suspended.
1 Children Dead After Toxic Cough Syrup in MP; Families Say: ‘No Facility, Had to Go to Nagpur
