Cough Syrups No Longer Over-the-Counter; Govt Amends Rules Post Health Safety Concerns
The Central government has amended drug regulations to end the over-the-counter sale of syrup-based formulations, making a doctor's prescription mandatory. The decision removes syrups from
The Central government has amended drug regulations to end the over-the-counter sale of syrup-based formulations, making a doctor's prescription mandatory. The decision removes syrups from Schedule K of the drug rules, which previously exempted them to allow free sale in smaller towns. The move follows growing safety concerns, widespread self-medication, and tragic incidents of child deaths linked to contaminated syrups in Gambia, Uzbekistan, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
Under the new guidelines, popular cough syrups will strictly require a prescription from a registered medical practitioner at licensed pharmacies. Health experts have welcomed the reform, emphasizing that routine cough medicines require stricter regulatory oversight. Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video.
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