MP Cough Syrup Death: 157 Bottles Of Coldriff Syrup Sold In Chhindwara, Raids Continue

**Toxic Coldriff Syrup Distributed in Chhindwara: Over 400 Bottles Seized**

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A total of 157 bottles of toxic Coldriff syrup were sold to patients in Chhindwara district through at least eight medical stores, according to recent reports. Meanwhile, a Special Probe Drug Inspector squad has seized 425 bottles of the syrup from various stores in the area.

Out of 660 bottles that arrived in Jabalpur, 594 were supplied to Chhindwara. Detailed records from the medical stores indicate the following distribution: Apna Medical Stores, Parasia sold 75 bottles; Ashirwad Medical sold 24; Rasela Medical, Parasia, 22; Shrivastava Medical, Parasia, 5; Paras Medical, Parasia, 6; Jain Medical, Chandameta, 6; and New Apna Pharma, 17 bottles (with some records incomplete).

**Toxic Syrup in Circulation for Years**

Sources from the Health Department have revealed that Coldriff syrup has been in use for 10 to 20 years. However, this is the first instance where a batch was found to be toxic. The manufacturing company, Sresan Pharmaceuticals, had obtained all the required certifications from Tamil Nadu.

Drug testing in Madhya Pradesh is conducted randomly, with the state lab performing approximately 4,000 tests annually. Any substandard drugs detected during these tests are immediately banned to ensure public safety.

**Raids and Seizures Continue**

The Drug Controller and the Drug Administration team carried out multiple raids at medical shops across Chhindwara, leading to the seizure of 248 bottles of Coldriff syrup. Notably, New Apna Medical Stores was found in possession of 172 bottles, all of which were confiscated. Authorities also inspected the sale documents of other stores in Parasia as part of their ongoing investigation.

**Apna Medical Stores License Cancelled**

Following an inspection that uncovered incomplete sale records and failure to provide necessary documentation, the license of Apna Medical Stores, Parasia, has been cancelled as a precautionary measure.

Officials continue to monitor the situation closely to prevent further distribution of the toxic syrup and ensure that public health is safeguarded.

*— Story by Staff Reporter*
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