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The Drugs Controller General of India has also urged all drug controllers in the country to ensure that finished formulations and raw materials are tested before being released to the market.
DEG is sometimes used by pharmacies as an 'illegal adulterant' in place of its non-toxic, more costly alternative, glycerin.
The CDSCO has initiated risk-based inspections of manufacturing units for several drugs across six states to ensure medication safety and prevent further tragedies.
The DGHS advisory further noted that cough syrups are generally not recommended even for children below five years.
Breathalyser tests the ethanol presence in the air blown out, to test alcohol consumption.
The natural compounds in palm jaggery help break down mucus, providing relief from cough.
Her performance was interrupted time and again by her throat-clearing and coughing, and many noticed her sickly appearance too in a recent TikTok video.
Severe cough and exhaustion often persist for weeks.
It is necessary to pay special attention to the throat and respiratory system when weather changes.
The Indian Medical Association, on the other hand, has advised against the indiscriminate use of antibiotics amid rising cases of cough, cold and nausea across the country.
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