April 1, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

April 1, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Cough syrup

ChildrenCough syrupDiethylene glycol (DEG)Drug safetyFixed-dose combinations

Cough Syrups: How Irrational Fixed-Dose Combinations Can Turn Fatal

Cough syrups containing a mixture of antitussives, antihistamines, decongestants and expectorants may appear logical — one drug to dry secretions, another to suppress cough, a third to open nasal passages. But the underlying flaw is that these ingredients often work in opposing ways or have overlapping side effects

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ChildrenCough syrupDiethylene glycol (DEG)Drug companiesDrug safety

Poison in cough syrup bottles: The never-ending saga of DEG-related deaths

As long as protecting the reputation and interests of the Indian pharmaceutical industry is the top priority, it is unlikely that there will be any meaningful reforms to prevent future tragedies caused by DEG. The bid to cover up, distract and obfuscate, as seen in the last few days, serves as valuable pointers

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