US EditionTwo Children Die After Consuming Cough Syrup in Rajasthan: Negligence Behind Deaths? Here's What We Know
Over 130,000 bottles of the cough syrup were distributed since July before 22 batches were banned following deaths and illnesses in children under five, officials said.
- On October 01, 2025, Rajasthan health officials said a government-supplied cough syrup by Kayson Pharma has been linked to two children’s deaths and at least ten serious illnesses, prompting a ban on 22 batches.
- On Monday , Nitish, son of Mukesh Sharma, died hours after receiving the syrup, while Samrat Jatav died on September 22 and Dr Tarachand Yogi was found unconscious on September 24.
- Authorities say 8,200 bottles remain quarantined at Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur, and samples from all 22 batches are being tested while Kayson Pharma supplies are halted.
- Drug Controller Ajay Phatak said his department has launched an investigation, warned against giving the syrup to children under five, and collected samples from Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Bharatpur with test reports expected within three days.
- The case echoes a recent outbreak in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, where six children died last month, while at least eight children aged one to five fell ill in Banswara last week after receiving syrup from government health centres.
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Cough syrup linked to deaths of two children in Rajasthan; several fall sick
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Two children die after consuming cough syrup in Rajasthan: Negligence behind deaths? Here's what we know
Over the past two years, the cough syrup, manufactured by a company called Kaysons, had reportedly failed quality tests, but each time the syrup was blacklisted, Rajasthan's drug control and procurement systems facilitated the continued supply of the drug through RMSCL.
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The Economic TimesRajasthan cough syrup horror: Two children dead, doctor drinks it to prove safety and faints
A generic cough syrup supplied by the Rajasthan government has been linked to two child deaths. Several other children also fell ill after consuming the medicine. Authorities banned 22 batches of the syrup and ordered an immediate recall. A doctor reportedly fell unconscious after testing the medication. The health department launched an inquiry into the contamination.
Rajasthan: 2 children die, several fall ill after consuming cough syrup
Jaipur: A generic cough syrup supplied to the Rajasthan government has been linked to the deaths of two children and others falling sick in the state over the last two weeks, prompting authorities to ban 22 batches of the drug and order an inquiry, officials said on Wednesday. The syrup was distributed through government health centres. Drug Controller Ajay Phatak told reporters that the department has received complaints of children falling ill…
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