Cough Syrup Warning: Is Cuff Syrup safe for children? DGHS advisory should never give medicine to children younger than 2 years. MP-Rajasthan investigation did not find poisonous chemicals, but the danger still remains.
Central Government Cough Syrup Alert: The Union Health Ministry has recently issued an important health advisory. It clearly states that children below two years of age should not be given phlegm syrup (cough and cold medicines) under any circumstances. This advisory came after reports of death of 11 children from phlegm syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The ministry also said that there was no poisonous chemical that was damaged to the kidneys in the samples. That is, the death of children was not directly related to medicine, but this warning is very important for the safety of children.
Is only a threat to children younger than two years?
DGHS has said that usually children under five years of age should also avoid giving phlegm syrup. If it is necessary to give cuff syrup to older children, it should always be done with the advice of a doctor. The reason for this is that the coordination of dosage, time and other drugs with medicines should be safe for children.
- Question: Is it safe to give cuff syrup without doctor’s advice?
- answer: no way. Giving drugs with children’s dosage, age and other drugs can be dangerous.
What are the things to keep in mind before giving phlegm syrup to children?
- Give the child medicine for a short time.
- Keep a strict monitoring on the child while giving medicine.
- Do not mix many medicines together.
- Give adequate amount of hot water, fluid and steam to children.
- Adopt home remedies instead of syrup. Cough and cold in most children recover on their own.
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- Question: Is home remedies effective in cough and cold?
- answer: Yes, experts say that the right home remedies and rest can give children safe and effective relief compared to medicine.
Can phlegm syrup be adulterated?
The Union Health Ministry said that sometimes pharma companies adulterate ethylene glycol in phlegm syrup. It is a colorless and odorless alcoholic compound that can damage the central nervous system, heart and kidney as soon as he reaches the human body. It is also found in hydraulic brake fluids, stamp pad ink, ball point pen, solvents and paints. If it reaches the body, it can have a fatal effect, so it is very dangerous for children.
- Question: Does every phlegm syrup contain ethylene glycol?
- answer: No, not always. But there is a risk of adulteration. Therefore, use only certified and reliable medicine.
Instructions for health centers and clinics
- This advisory will be applicable in all government medical stores, primary health centers, community health centers and district hospitals.
- Only reliable pharmaceutical-grade medicine should be used.
- Question: Is this advisory only for MP and Rajasthan? Answer: No, it is applicable all over India.
Children safety paramount
The main objective of this advisory is to protect 2-5 year old children from unnecessary medicines. Parents and parents can protect children from cough and cold through home remedies, adequate water and comfort.
- Question: Have you consulted a doctor before giving cuff syrup to your children?
- answer: Remember, caution is the biggest medicine.
- Question: Is this advisory only for MP and Rajasthan?
- answer: No, it is applicable throughout India, so that children’s safety can be ensured.