Cough syrups may soon carry red warning against use for children under 4
- Cough syrup bottles may soon carry a red warning against use in children under 4.
- The proposed label would also feature a picture of school-age children to discourage use in infants and toddlers.
- The proposal has been placed before the Drugs Consultative Committee and seeks changes to the Drugs Rules.
- The move follows continued concerns despite a 2025 advisory against giving cough medicines to children below 2.
Source: business-standard.com
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