Rajasthan cough syrup row: 11 child deaths trigger suspension of drug controller, Kaysons Pharma drugs pulled from market
- Posted on October 4, 2025
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Rajasthan cough syrup row: 11 child deaths trigger suspension of drug controller, Kaysons Pharma drugs pulled from market

The Rajasthan government has suspended its drug controller and halted all Kaysons Pharma medicine distribution following 11 child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup. An investigation is underway, and an expert committee will probe the incident. Authorities are also implementing stricter safety guidelines for Dextromethorphan and clear warning labels on harmful drugs.