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In 1888, a pharmacist’s syrup met carbonated water by chance which made Coca-Cola a global drinkCoca-Cola's origin story is more than just chance. Pharmacist John Pemberton created his syrup during an era of medicinal tonics. The drink...
Drug regulator drafts guidelines on high-risk solvents after tainted syrup deaths in kidsIndia's drug regulator is creating new rules for dangerous solvents in children's medicines. This follows tragic deaths linked to contamina...
15,000 kg fake honey worth Rs 22 lakh seized in UP. Before you add honey to your meals, try these simple tests to check its purity at homeHoney purity test: FSSAI revealed that the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearl...
Kidney health warning: 10 common habits that could be putting your kidneys at serious risk, according to doctorsKidney health is silently impacted by everyday habits, with diet and lifestyle playing a crucial role. Excess salt, processed foods, and hi...
The Atlanta Pharmacist Who Didn’t Mean to Create a Global Drink: How a Medicinal Syrup Became Coca-ColaIn 1886, Atlanta pharmacist John Stith Pemberton created a medicinal syrup, not a soda, inspired by tonics like French Wine Coca. The addit...
Centre in talks with Assam Petrochemicals, others to secure methanol supply for pharma amid West Asia disruptionsIndia is working to secure methanol for its pharmaceutical sector. Global supply chains are facing disruptions due to the West Asia crisis....
Israel-Iran war: India flags crunch in key pharma solvents used for life-saving drugs; govt moves to stabilise supplyIndia faces challenges with essential drug ingredient supplies. Geopolitical issues are impacting key solvents and feedstocks. However, dru...
Fatty liver patients must AVOID these 3 drinks, warns AIIMS gastro doctor. Here's whyFatty liver is a growing concern in India, affecting younger individuals. Dr. Saurabh Sethi, an AIIMS gastroenterologist, highlights drinks...
Painkiller, antibiotic prices set for marginal increase starting April 1Starting April 1, the prices of essential medicines will experience an increase of 0.6%. This change aligns with the annual alterations in ...
Cough syrup deaths raised in Rajasthan assembly; govt blames use without medical adviceRajasthan government stated cough syrup deaths resulted from overdosing and existing health conditions. The medicine was taken without medi...
CDSCO to inspect cough syrup manufacturing unitsIndia's drug regulator is launching nationwide inspections of cough syrup manufacturers following child deaths allegedly linked to toxic sy...
WHO seeks Indian clarification over export of 'Coldrif' syrupThe World Health Organization is seeking details from India regarding a cough syrup linked to child deaths. Several Indian states have bann...
All medicines of Sresan Pharmaceuticals banned from sale in KeralaHealth Minister Veena George announced that all medicines manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals, a company based in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nad...
Cough syrup death cases: PIL in SC seeks immediate ban on medicine and probeA Supreme Court petition demands the immediate recall and ban of Coldrif cough syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharma, following the deaths o...
Deadly cough syrup horror: What went wrong and how to identify safe oral suspensionsRecent reports highlight serious illnesses and deaths linked to contaminated ColdRif cough syrups in India, primarily due to toxic industri...
Kerala bars all medicines for children under 12 without prescriptionKerala's Health Department mandated doctor prescriptions for all medicines given to children under 12, citing cough syrup concerns. An expe...
Indian authorities probe deaths caused by 'contaminated' medicinal syrupAuthorities in Gujarat, India, are investigating the deaths of three individuals who allegedly consumed a contaminated Ayurvedic syrup name...
India reveals more toxic syrups months after poisoning deathsIndian drug regulator has discovered that cough syrup and anti-allergy syrup manufactured by Norris Medicines are toxic, containing contami...
WHO says toxic syrup risk 'ongoing', more countries hitThere is an ongoing global threat posed by toxic cough syrups, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The U.N. agency has already named ...
WHO urges 'immediate action' after cough syrup deathsThe World Health Organization has called for "immediate and concerted action" to protect children from contaminated medicines after a spate...