TN Cancels Sresan Pharma Licence
After the deaths of at least 20 children in Madhya Pradesh linked to its toxic cough syrup Coldrif, Tamil Nadu has permanently shut down Sresan Pharmaceuticals and cancelled its licence.
The cancellation is due to "gross violations" of drug safety norms. An inspection of the company's Kancheepuram facility revealed that Coldrif syrup contained 48.6% diethylene glycol (DEG), a deadly industrial solvent used in antifreeze, instead of approved pharmaceutical ingredients.
The substance is known to cause kidney failure and death even in small doses.
The Tamil Nadu government stated, "The drug manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals has been completely cancelled, and the company has been shut down.
Author's summary: TN cancels Sresan pharma licence due to toxic cough syrup.