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Cough Syrups Now Require Doctor's Prescription in India
16 Jun
Summary
- Syrups, including cough syrups, are no longer sold over the counter.
- A doctor's prescription is now mandatory for purchasing these medicines.
- This change amends India's Drugs Rules, 1945, removing syrup exemption.
As of June 9, 2026, a new notification from India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially made prescription-only status mandatory for all syrups, including widely used cough syrups. This significant regulatory shift means these medications will no longer be available for purchase without a doctor's order.
The change is an amendment to India's Drugs Rules, 1945. Specifically, the word "Syrups" has been removed from Schedule K, which previously listed certain drugs exempt from specific regulatory provisions under specified conditions. This update effectively removes cough syrups and other syrup-based medicines from this exemption list.
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