MP cough syrup deaths spark probe into diethylene glycol in one manufacturer

Published on 24 April 2026

A toxic solvent found inside a cough syrup batch

With at least 20 MP children blamed for deaths linked to Coldrif, investigators are zeroing in on how diethylene glycol, a highly toxic substance, could have ended up in cough syrup made by Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharma. ET Prime reports the central question is the supply chain and manufacturing controls that allowed a lethal contaminant to reach patients.

Deaths in Madhya Pradesh are linked to Coldrif cough syrup
Probe focuses on contamination with diethylene glycol
Tamil Nadu firm Sresan Pharma is at the center of scrutiny
Authorities are investigating sourcing and manufacturing checks

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MP cough syrup deaths spark probe into diethylene glycol in one manufacturer

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