Cough syrups can harm children under 4 years of age; the government imposes a strict ban.

The government has implemented new rules regarding children's cold and flu medicines. Learn which medicines are banned and what precautions parents should take.

Cough syrup for children

With changing weather, illnesses often spread rapidly, and children are among the first to be affected. As colds and flu become common during this season , parents often give their children medicines they already have at home. But now they may be surprised to learn that doing so could prove dangerous. Keeping children's safety in mind, the central government has imposed new restrictions on the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride. This decision was taken to save children's lives, as there have been reports of many children's health deteriorating due to such drugs. Let's learn more about this new rule.

Which medicines are banned?