US EditionMadhya Pradesh Tragedy: 6 Children Die of Kidney Failure in 15 Days; Authorities Suspect Cough Syrup Poisoning
Six children under five died of kidney failure linked to contaminated cough syrups containing toxic diethylene glycol, leading to a ban and ongoing investigations in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
- In the past 15 days, six children under the age of four died of kidney failure in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, despite intensive care, local health authorities said.
- Investigators link the deaths to kidney biopsies detecting diethylene glycol, with district authorities reporting all children consumed Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups before symptoms appeared.
- Children initially showed mild fever and cold then stopped passing urine within five to seven days, leading several victims under four to be referred to Nagpur, Maharashtra for dialysis.
- Sheelendra Singh ordered a ban on Coldrif and Nextro-DS across Chhindwara while Indian Council of Medical Research and National Centre for Disease Control teams collected samples and Rajasthan's RMSCL halted batches KL-25/147 and KL-25/148.
- Experts warn pharmaceutical manufacturers and regulators must tighten quality controls as authorities expect a detailed investigation report in five to six days and state and central health authorities promise strict action.
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Madhya Pradesh: Six children die of kidney failure after consuming cough syrups in Chhindwara, ban enforced
Fear is growing in Chhindwara over a possible cough syrup tragedy after six children died from kidney failure, prompting the district collector to impose a ban on Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups. The deaths, which raised suspicion that the medicines may have played a role, are being probed.
Madhya Pradesh tragedy: 6 children die of kidney failure in 15 days; authorities suspect cough syrup poisoning
According to officials, the deaths occurred between September 4 and September 26. Over the past month, seven children aged between 1 and 7 years have passed away.
Select cough syrups under scanner after 6 children die, samples being tested
Authorities in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have launched investigations and banned specific cough syrups following multiple child deaths and illnesses. The actions aim to prevent further incidents and address public health concerns.
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