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Boy Dies Months After Cough Syrup Coma
3 Feb
Summary
- A four-year-old boy died after being in a coma for over four months.
- The child allegedly consumed Coldrif cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh.
- The syrup was found to contain toxic diethylene glycol, causing kidney failure.
A four-year-old boy, Harsh, from Betul district has died at AIIMS-Nagpur. He had been in a coma for over four months following alleged consumption of Coldrif cough syrup. His condition deteriorated after the syrup was prescribed in Parasia, Chhindwara, leading to his prolonged treatment in intensive care.
This tragic event echoes earlier incidents in October 2025, where children in Chhindwara fell critically ill after using the same cough syrup. Investigations confirmed the presence of diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical responsible for kidney failure, in the syrup. Approximately two dozen children from the Betul and Chhindwara districts had previously died due to this contamination.
The Madhya Pradesh government banned the sale of Coldrif cough syrup in early October following the fatalities. Drug testing laboratories confirmed the syrup was adulterated and contained the poisonous substance diethylene glycol. The company owner and a doctor who recommended the syrup were arrested in connection with the case.
