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A medicine that provides relief from cough has now become an enemy of life. The Haryana government has banned a cough syrup named ‘Planocoff D Syrup’ with immediate effect. During investigation, a very dangerous and deadly chemical named Diethylene Glycol was found in this medicine in much more than the prescribed quantity.
This chemical is so dangerous that as soon as it enters the body, it directly attacks the kidneys and nervous system, which can also lead to death. This medicine can prove to be even more fatal for children.
Government’s strict action
Seeing the seriousness of the matter, Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has appealed to the people not to consume this medicine even by mistake. Along with this, all drug sellers have been ordered to immediately stop the sale of this syrup and remove all its batches from the market. Doctors and hospitals have also been given strict instructions not to use this medicine.
This medicine is manufactured by a company named ‘M/s Shreya Lifesciences Private Limited’ in Bhagwanpur district of Uttarakhand.
Case of death of 24 children in Madhya Pradesh: Doctor’s wife also arrested
This case is reminiscent of a similar tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh, where a poisonous cough syrup had taken the lives of 24 children. The SIT investigating this case has now also arrested Jyoti Soni, wife of accused Dr. Praveen Soni.
Chhindwara’s doctor Praveen Soni is accused of treating sick children. ‘Coldrif’ An adulterated cough syrup was given, due to which the children’s kidneys failed and they died. The doctor has already been arrested.
According to the police, Dr. Soni’s wife Jyoti Soni is the owner of a medical shop from where this deadly syrup was sold to many sick children. So far seven people have been arrested in this case. After the death of the children, the Tamil Nadu government has banned the company manufacturing this cough syrup. ‘Shreson Pharma’ The license of was also cancelled.
Both the cases warn of how dangerous it can be to blindly trust any medicine, especially syrups given to children, without proper doctor’s advice and examination.
North India Statesman