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Cough syrup row: Tamil Nadu cancels licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, shuts down company
Updated On: 13 October, 2025 02:27 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
The state health department confirmed the development, stating the company has been officially shut down following an investigation which revealed the presence of toxic contaminants — specifically Diethylene Glycol (DEG) — in Coldrif
ED conducts raids at premises linked to Sresan Pharma, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup, on Monday. Pic/PTI
The Tamil Nadu Drugs Control Department on Monday announced the cancellation of the manufacturing licence of Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the company that produced Coldrif cough syrup, which has been linked to the deaths of at least 22 children in Madhya Pradeshm news agency ANI reported.
Coldrif cough syrup-related deaths | "The Sresan Pharmaceutical company's manufacturing licenses have been revoked, and the company has been shut down as of October 13, 2025. This action follows the detection of toxic contaminants, specifically Diethylene Glycol (DEG), in their…
— ANI (@ANI) October 13, 2025
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