India draws lessons from a spate of child deaths since 2019 that authorities linked to toxic cough syrups made in the country
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At least 141 children deaths were reported in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon since the middle of last year
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Authorities said at least 12 children died and 4 others were left with severe disabilities in 2019 after consuming domestically-made cough syrups in India
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The fixed drug combination comprises chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine
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This medication is often used in syrups or tablets to treat common cold symptoms
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The regulator has ordered that drugs should be labelled ‘FDC should not be used in children below 4 years of age’
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The WHO does not recommend the use of over-the-counter cough syrups or medicines for the treatment of coughs and cold symptoms in children younger than 5 years of age