NEW DELHI: At least three Indian states have banned a cough syrup after several children died allegedly after consuming the product, said local authorities and reports. The death of at least nine children, all aged under five, since late August, in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have been linked to a cough medicine they were prescribed.

Tragic deaths of children in Chhindwara due to Coldrif syrup prompt Madhya Pradesh to ban its sale statewide.

Doctor detained for questioning after prescribing cough syrup linked to deaths of 9 children in Madhya Pradesh.