https://youtube.com/embed/4IdEjntOnxs?start=166&end=505 The caution applied to kid below 4 years.
CDSCO to ban common cold and flu syrups for children below 4 yrs; Pharma cos asked to insert warning https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/cdsco-to-ban-common-cold-and-flu-syrups-for-children-below-4-yrs-pharma-cos-asked-to-insert-warning/article67658912.ece December 20, 2023 at 08:55 PM.
Concerns have been raised over the use of a fixed drug combination of Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP 2mg and Phenylephrine HCI IP 5mg drops
DCGI issues alert for Pholcodine containing cough syrups; asks doctors to prescribe alternative medicines https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dcgi-alert-pholcodine-cough-and-cold-remedies-advisory-doctors-patients-101689831054272.html By Yagya Sharma
Jul 20, 2023 The DCGI has issued an alert on cough and cold remedies containing Pholcodine due to safety concerns triggering severe allergic reactions. The statement by DCGI noted that WHO has warned healthcare professionals and regulatory authorities of the risk of anaphylactic reactions (severe allergic reactions that require instant treatment) in people who have taken Pholcodine containing cough and cold remedies at least 12 months prior to surgical procedures involving the administration of general anesthesia with neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAS).