After child deaths, pharmacists told to stop dispensing cough syrups to kids under 2Following child deaths linked to toxic cough syrups, the Indian Pharmacists Association has restricted dispensing these medications to chil...
08 Oct, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Not just tablets, paracetamol is hidden in 5 everyday products — experts warn of overdose riskExperts are raising concerns about the widespread use of paracetamol, a common painkiller found in numerous over-the-counter medications. A...
26 Sep, 2025, 02.03 AM IST
Govt bans select cough syrups for kids below 4 yearsThe government has prohibited cough syrups containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride for children under four due ...
18 Apr, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
As monsoon sets in, respiratory, malaria drugs see demand riseThe onset of the monsoon in June led to a significant increase in sales of drugs for respiratory, anti-infective, anti-malaria, and gastroi...
08 Jul, 2024, 12.48 AM IST
J&J, P&G sued after FDA panel ruling on cold medicine decongestantAccording to a proposed class action on Wednesday filed in Pensacola, Florida, federal court, the companies knew or should have known by 20...
14 Sep, 2023, 10.41 PM IST
Popular nasal decongestant Sudafed, Allegra, and Dayquil doesn't actually relieve congestionFDA advisers unanimously vote against phenylephrine's effectiveness in over-the-counter decongestants. Recent studies suggest it provides n...
12 Sep, 2023, 09.40 PM IST
In Mumbai, doctor family's case stirs debate over cough syrups for kidsA press release from the UK's National Health Service in 2017 urged parents to avoid using over-the-counter cough syrups and medicines to t...
20 Dec, 2022, 07.24 AM IST
Centre plans to bring 16 common drugs for cough, cold, pain under over-the-counter categoryThe Union Health Ministry has suggested amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to bring 16 such medicines under Schedule K for providing exem...
07 Jun, 2022, 03.44 PM IST
Allergy signs overlapping with Covid symptoms? Guide to fight stuffy noses & scratchy throatsYou cannot avoid pollen entirely, but there are ways to prevent symptoms.
25 Apr, 2022, 07.41 PM IST
GSK Consumer forays into nasal wash segment"Otrivin continues to be the leading nasal decongestant in India as well as globally. As the air quality degrades with each passing day, cl...
17 Dec, 2020, 04.56 PM IST
Buy Proctor & Gamble Health, target price Rs 5,090: ICICI DirectICICI Direct says valuation wise, the company is still trading at a discount vis-a-vis other large peers offering decent upside from the cu...
03 Jun, 2020, 11.30 AM IST
10 smart ways to avoid catching the fluWith everyone around you coughing, sneezing or carrying a fever, what can you do to avoid succumbing to this viral mayhem? Here are some ti...
16 Aug, 2016, 08.00 PM IST
GSK Healthcare banks on Sensodyne, Crocin to drive growth in IndiaIn India, the power brands will be Sensodyne, Panadol (called Crocin in India), nasal decongestant Otrivin and Voltaren pain relieving gels...
07 Apr, 2016, 06.24 PM IST
Cough drugs can lead to cerebral haemorrhage: StudyExperts in India have called for awareness programmes for doctors and the public check this natural instinct administer CCMs, mostly over-t...
31 Mar, 2016, 12.26 PM IST
Suffering from sinusitis? Here's how to keep it at bayThe world feels heavy and normal life turns topsy-turvy when sinusitis strikes you. People suffering from it face months of facial pain.
18 Mar, 2016, 11.59 AM IST
Reckitt's Rakesh Kapoor makes a mark with focus on consumer healthcareThough Kapoor still faces challenges with the home-care division and slowing growth in some emerging markets, the stock has risen 60% since...
19 Aug, 2014, 11.21 AM IST
- Sinusitis: Don’t give it a cold shoulder
Sinusitis is probably one of the most common health conditions in the country. According to estimates, at least 120 million people suffer f...
06 Dec, 2007, 03.26 AM IST