ISLAMABAD, Oct 07 (Alliance News): The World Health Organization has issued an alert after 66 children died in the African country of Gambia due to the alleged use of an Indian company’s cough syrup.
Four Indian medicines for cold, fever and cough have been declared harmful to health by the World Health Organization.
The death of 66 children has severely damaged the reputation of India, known as the pharmacy of the world.
According to the Indian authorities, they are waiting for the report of the World Health Organization, based on the available information, an investigation has been started.
These syrups named Promethazine, Cofix Melon, Macaf and Magrup are commonly prescribed to children.
The World Health Organization has said in its alert that the samples of these drugs that have been tested have been found to contain chemicals that cause kidney failure.
According to the World Health Organization, these chemicals are used in brake fluids and industrial equipment, and are added to certain medications as cheaper alternatives.