India Ends Decades-Old Special Exemption for Cough Syrups: Stricter Drug Rules Ahead
The Indian government has removed syrups and liquid oral drugs from Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, ending decades of lenient oversight. This move aims to prevent substandard and adulterated medicines following the 2022-23 child deaths in Gambia and Uzbekistan linked to toxic Indian-manufactured cough syrups.