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25 Dead from Contaminated Cough Syrup; Investigations Underway

10/16/2025

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The death toll from adulterated Coldrif cough syrup has reached 25, including a 3-year-old girl who died in Nagpur.
Investigations found the syrup contained 46% Diethylene Glycol, prompting state bans and the suspension of medical personnel.
In Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior faced scrutiny after worms were found in Azithromycin given to a child.
Following the complaint, 306 bottles of the antibiotic were sealed for testing.

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Story summary

The death toll from adulterated Coldrif cough syrup has reached 25, including a 3-year-old girl who died in Nagpur.
Investigations found the syrup contained 46% Diethylene Glycol, prompting state bans and the suspension of medical personnel.
In Madhya Pradesh, a government hospital in Gwalior faced scrutiny after worms were found in Azithromycin given to a child.
Following the complaint, 306 bottles of the antibiotic were sealed for testing.