Some children died recently in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. It was being said that children have lost their lives by drinking cuff syrup. However, the Ministry of Health has said that there was no such dangerous chemical in the syrup, which led to death. The ministry has made it clear that cuff syrup is not the cause of the death of children. Even though there is no death due to phlegm syrup, it is important to know in which circumstances Kapha syrup can be dangerous. Which salt and chemicals are added to them and whether children should be given syrup or not. Know about this in detail.
Experts say that many phlegm in syrup Dextromethorphan occurs. It is usually used to suppress dry cough, but more dose can cause drugs, dizziness, vomiting, unconsciousness. A little overdose in children can be dangerous. Similarly Diethylene Glycol (DEG) and Ethylene Glycol (EG) are a chemical. It is also used in antifreeze or AC, but sometimes even in syrup is found as solvent. They can cause serious harm to kidney and liver.
When phlegm syrup can become a threat to health
Public Health Experbetes Jugal Kishore says That the cuff syrup, whether of a big company or of a small brand, is the same salt, but in addition to these salt, the syrup is also mixed to protect the syrup from getting spoiled for a long time.
The preservative consists of diathylene glycol and ethylene glycol chemical. Both these chemicals originally serve as a solvent, but if these chemicals are used in large quantities, or in poor quality, then it can cause toxicity in the body. In some cases, they can also affect the kidney.
Dr. Kishore says that along with the quality of the drug salt, the quality and quantity of the preservative mixed in it is equally important, but if their quality is poor in the phlegm syrup of a company and the quantity is high, then they can prove to be harmful for the body.
According to Dr. Kishore, big companies have good storage facility. They make syrup by taking care of all the standards, but small companies are negligent in some cases. The preservative is also not kept well. If a bacteria goes into a preservative, then it is circumcised. In such a situation, if the pharma company that makes syrup does not take care of the standards, then drinking its syrup can cause damage to the body.
Cuff syrup
Why preservatives are mixed in phlegm syrup
Dr. Kishore says that preservatives are usually inserted into cuff syrup so that the syrup looks sweet and is safe for a long time. The sweetness of syrup is attractive for young children, so they can try to take it more, which increases the risk of overdose.
According to Dr. Kishore, most preservatives are considered safe if they are used in limited quantities. But when excessive amounts or prolonged use, they can affect stomach problems to kidney.
Cough syrup
How can overdose become dangerous
Dr. Ajit Jain at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in Delhi It is said that the immune system is not fully developed in young children. Therefore, any medicine, especially phlegm syrup, has an impact on them quickly and deep. Many times parents give children the amount of adult syrup without the advice of the doctor, which increases the risk of overdose. Due to this overdose, elements like Diethylene Glycol and Dextromethorphan go in high amounts in the body of children, which is dangerous. Therefore, children younger than five years should never be given phlegm syrup.
Cough syrup
If someone is allergic to phlegm syrup, what symptoms can be seen?
Symptoms of light allergy
Mild swelling
Skin rash or itching
Throat
Sneeze