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Toxic Cough Syrup Banned in Tamil Nadu
19 Jan
Summary
- Tamil Nadu banned 'Almond Kit' cough syrup due to toxic ethylene glycol.
- The syrup, made in Bihar, was found to contaminate and cause kidney failure.
- Authorities urged consumers to check batch number AL24002 and avoid use.
The Tamil Nadu government has enforced a ban on the cough syrup 'Almond Kit,' prohibiting its manufacture, sale, distribution, and consumption. This decisive action follows laboratory findings that confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol in the product. Officials stated the syrup, originating from Bihar, was contaminated with this dangerous substance, which can lead to severe health issues.
The Tamil Nadu Drug Control Directorate has issued a stern warning, highlighting that consuming the syrup could result in acute kidney failure, damage to the brain and lungs, and potentially prove fatal. Consequently, all medical shops, distributors, hospitals, and pharmacies across the state must immediately withdraw the product. Entities that supplied or sold the syrup are instructed to report to authorities without delay.
This ban is part of a broader effort to prevent tragedies linked to contaminated medicinal syrups, a concern amplified by previous incidents nationwide. Health experts emphasize that ethylene glycol, an industrial chemical, is lethal even in small quantities. State authorities reiterated that patient safety is paramount and vowed strict legal action against violators, while urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious medications.
