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India bans over-the-counter cough syrup after dozens of children die
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty Images)India has banned the over-the-counter sale of cough syrups, now requiring a doctor's prescription for purchase, with the new rules effective immediately. This measure was enacted after dozens of children died in India and internationally due to contaminated Indian-made medication, prompting global scrutiny of the country's pharmaceutical industry. The World Health Organization has flagged seven Indian-made syrups linked to nearly 300 deaths globally since 2022, including 70 children in The Gambia. Investigations into these incidents revealed toxic contaminants such as diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, industrial solvents not meant for medicinal use, in the syrups. The Indian Medical Association has welcomed the ban, stating that unregulated syrup sales contributed to substance abuse and posed serious health risks, especially to young children. In fullIndia bans sale of cough syrups without doctor’s prescriptionThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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hindustantimes.com
Cough syrup purchase to now require doctor's prescription as govt ends over-the-counter sales
According to the ministry of health, a prescription by a doctor will be required for the purchase of 'syrups', including cough syrups. | India News
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newsbytesapp.com
Doctor's prescription now mandatory for all 'syrups,' including cough
The Centre has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, removing syrups from Schedule K exemptions, mandating a doctor's prescription for their sale to ensure stricter regulatory control.
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thehindu.com
Government makes doctor’s prescription mandatory to buy all medicinal syrups, including for cough
Government requires doctor's prescription for all medicinal syrups, including cough syrups, effective June 16, 2026.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
‘This could save lives’: Doctors laud Centre's tough stance on cough syrups
You will now require a doctor’s prescription to buy cough syrups and other syrup medicines.
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thehindubusinessline.com
Centre bans OTC sale of cough syrups without doctor prescription, tightens norms
The Centre has tightened its norms on cough syrups, banning over-the-counter (OTC) sale of the product without a doctor’s prescription, the Union Health Ministry said in its…
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Cough syrups to be sold only on prescription as government tightens regulations
NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry on Tuesday amended drug regulations to end the over-the-counter sale of syrup-based medicines, including cough syrups, making a doctor's…
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Govt amends rules to bring cough syrups under stricter regulatory oversight
Govt amends rules to bring cough syrups under stricter regulatory oversight | India News
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scroll.in
Centre bans sale of cough syrups without doctor’s prescription
The rules have been amended following a series of cases of contaminated cough syrups leading to deaths of children.
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independent.co.uk
India bans sale of cough syrups without doctor’s prescription
Indian syrups have been linked to deaths of children at home and abroad
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efe.com
La India restringe la venta de jarabes para la tos tras la muerte de 20 niños en octubre - EFE
La India restringió la venta de jarabes para la tos en farmacias autorizadas, tras la muerte por intoxicación de al menos veinte niños.
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No more over-the-counter cough syrups? Why government took the big step
The Health Ministry said the amendment was undertaken to strengthen regulatory oversight of syrup formulations. | India News
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India bans over-the-counter cough syrup after dozens of children die
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or…
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As Health Ministry issues diktat on cough syrups, questions arise over OTC enforcement
New prescription-only rules for cough syrups spark concerns over enforcement and consumer behavior in India’s pharmaceutical landscape.
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Watch: Why are prescriptions now mandatory for cough syrups? | Above the Fold | 16.06.2026
The government has mandated a doctor's prescription for the purchase of medicinal syrups, including cough syrups. In this episode, we examine the significance of this move, which…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrups
Even in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without retail sale licences so far, now only…
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Centre restricts sale of cough syrups sans licence in villages
India's health ministry has removed cough syrups from Schedule K, mandating sales only through licensed pharmacies to combat misuse and contamination. | India News
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ians.in
Doctor's prescription now mandatory to buy cough syrups
As a result, consumers will now need a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to purchase such medications.
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India bans OTC cough syrups; Rs 5,700 crore pharma segment faces volume pressure
India bans OTC sales of cough syrups, making prescriptions mandatory. Rs 5,700 crore market may see volume decline and slower pharma growth, says report.