
Centre Warns Against Cough Syrups Containing Pholcodine Following WHO Safety Concerns
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a warning against the use of cough syrups containing pholcodine in India, following a safety concern alert raised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in March 2023. Several countries have already banned the use of cough syrups with pholcodine due to the heightened risk of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic reactions, which can be life-threatening. The … Continue reading Centre Warns Against Cough Syrups Containing Pholcodine Following WHO Safety Concerns