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Cough syrup deaths: Can the phlegm syrup that you are giving to your children, can it be fatal. In fact, 9 children died after drinking a generic cough medicine supplied under the Chief Minister’s Free Drug Scheme in Sikar and Bharatpur government hospitals in Rajasthan. After which the drug controller has immediately banned the use of syrup and it has been sent to the lab for further investigation. Apart from these deaths, some children became ill after drinking such syrup in many other places. The quality of phlegm syrup is once again under suspicion. Because these syrups distributed in government hospitals are in danger of children’s lives.
This is not the first time that such cases have been registered. Earlier, reports of the death of six children came out in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. At present, the Health Department of the Government of Rajasthan has constituted a three -member committee to investigate the case after the news of 9 deaths due to drug consumption. More than 20 batch of drug called dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup IP 13.5 Mg/5 Ml has been banned and the sample has been sent for examination. Let us tell you how the syrup can be fatal and what to do for caution from it.
What is dextromethorphan hydrobromide syrup?
This syrup was discovered during the 1950s and it was said to be a safe alternative to the drugs that habit of codeine. It is a kind of cough -reducing drug, which is mostly given doctors during dry cough. Its main task is to prevent coughing signals in the brain, so that patients will get relief from it. It is prepared by chemical processing, in which dextromethorphon hydrobromide is done as an active compound. Most of the syrup is given as syrup to ensure that children can drink it easily.
What do experts say?
From the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and US FDA, it has been said that children under 4 years of age should not give dextromethorphon or similar over-the-counter syrup. The FDA report mentions that such syrup can cause breathing problems, excessive sleep pressure, dizziness, seizures and even death. Many reports mention that it should not be given to 2 -year -old children and should give limited quantity to children between 2 years to 6 years. Apart from this, people older than 6 years should also use it under the supervision of doctors. Doctors say that if you already have liver, kidney problem or other serious health problems, then before using it, you must take advice of a doctor.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on the opinion of research studies and experts. Do not consider it an alternative to medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, consult your doctor or concerned specialist.
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