The Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) has issued an urgent public health warning, advising everyone to immediately stop using ‘Coldrif Syrup’ (Batch No. SR-13). This critical alert comes amidst deeply concerning reports linking the syrup to multiple child deaths in both Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
The DCA has revealed that the specific batch of Coldrif Syrup, produced by Sresan Pharma in Sunguvarchathiram, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, is believed to be contaminated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG) – a highly toxic chemical. Consumers should check their syrup bottles for Batch No. SR-13, which has a manufacturing date of May 2025 and an expiry date of April 2027.
If you possess any Coldrif Syrup from this affected batch, please discontinue its use immediately and report it to your nearest Drugs Control office without delay. For further assistance, citizens can reach the Telangana DCA through their toll-free helpline at 1800-599-6969, operational from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on all working days.
In a swift response, Telangana DCA officials are actively collaborating with their counterparts in Tamil Nadu. Their joint efforts aim to meticulously track the distribution of this hazardous batch throughout the state. Furthermore, all Drugs Inspectors and Assistant Directors have received strict instructions to notify retailers, wholesalers, and hospitals to promptly identify and halt the circulation of any existing stocks of the dangerous syrup. The Drugs Control Administration, Telangana, remains fully committed to undertaking all necessary actions to safeguard public health and ensure the safety of its citizens.