On Monday, the World Health Organization issued an alert regarding another cough syrup made in India. This time objection was raised regarding Indian syrup from Iraq. Let us tell you that this is the fifth time in the last 10 months that Indian-made medicines can be banned.
The WHO said a third party in Iraq had informed us about ‘Cold Out’ cough syrup. This Cold Out Syrup (Paracetamol & Chlorpheniramine Maleate) is of poor quality and dangerous to health.
Please tell us that the manufacturer of this syrup is Fourrts Laboratories Pvt Ltd of Tamil Nadu. Its production unit is in Maharashtra, named Dabilife Pharma Private Limited. This syrup is used for the relief of cold symptoms and allergies.
Why Cough Syrup Can Be Banned
WHO has said lab analysis by ordering cold-out cough syrup from Iraq. The amount of diethylene glycol was high in the sample, which is very injurious to health. In this, its quantity was 0.25 per cent. At the same time, ethylene glycol was also found at 2.1 per cent. Both of these are well above the glycol limit. It cannot be used more than 0.10 per cent. Diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol are poisonous and can cause death if ingested in large amounts.
Let us tell you that even before this voice was raised against India’s cough syrup from Gambia, Uzbekistan and it was said that more than 70 children died due to this. After this, a similar case came to the fore from Cameroon. Many children have complained of eye infections in America due to eye drops made in India.
Now WHO has said that whatever type of cough syrup is found in Iraq is substandard and dangerous to health; it is hazardous for children and can cause death.
According to WHO, side effects of this syrup can be seen, including abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, urine retention, headache, and kidney injury. People can also die from the syrup. WHO has issued a detailed advisory regarding this cough syrup. It states that if you use this product, stop immediately.
If you know someone using it and seeing side effects, you should immediately consult a doctor. Let us tell you that the statement has also said that this alert has been issued regarding only one batch of this medicine. Still, testing is needed regarding this syrup.
