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No more over-the-counter cough syrups? Why government took the big step

No more over-the-counter cough syrups? Why government took the big step

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Amid drug quality and patient safety concerns, the Union Health Ministry has amended rules to prohibit the sale of syrups, including cough syrups, without a doctor’s prescription. The amendment has been notified through the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, (Unsplash/Representative) The move is aimed at bringing syrup-based formulations under stricter regulatory oversight and comes amid heightened scrutiny of liquid oral medicines following reports of contamination-linked child deaths in several countries. The amendment has been notified through the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, and came into force immediately upon publication in the official gazette on June 15. Also Read: Cough syrup purchase to now require doctor’s prescription as govt ends over-the-counter sales What has changed? Under the amendment, the word “syrups” has been omitted from Item 7 in the “Class of Drugs” column of Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945. Schedule K specifies categories of drugs that are exempt from certain provisions relating to the manufacture, sale and distribution of medicines under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and Rules, subject to prescribed conditions. Before the …

Cough syrups to be sold only through licensed pharmacies under new rules

Cough syrups to be sold only through licensed pharmacies under new rules

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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, withdrawing a regulatory exemption that previously allowed the sale of cough syrups in villages with populations of less than 1,000 without certain retail licensing requirements. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the change has been notified through the Drugs (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2026, which came into effect upon publication in the Official Gazette on June 9, 2026. The amendment removes the word “Syrups” from Entry 7 under Serial No. 13 of Schedule K of the Drugs Rules, 1945. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Cough syrup smuggling: U.P. Police attaches assets worth ₹28.5 crore of key accused

Cough syrup smuggling: U.P. Police attaches assets worth ₹28.5 crore of key accused

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Image used for representation | Photo Credit: The Hindu Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday (January 23, 2026) initiated attachment proceedings against movable and immovable assets worth around ₹28.50 crore belonging to Bhola Prasad, the prime accused in a codeine-based cough syrup smuggling case, following court orders, officials said. The attachment was carried out at three different locations in Varanasi under the supervision of Sonbhadra City Circle Officer Randhir Kumar Mishra, police said. Prasad, a resident of Varanasi Commissionerate area, is currently lodged in Sonbhadra district jail. Sonbhadra Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Verma said during the special investigation team’s probe into the illegal trade of cough syrup containing codeine, it was found that the main accused had been operating an organised syndicate and amassed assets worth about ₹28.50 crore through the illicit business. Based on the findings, the properties were identified, and a report was submitted to the court seeking attachment under Section 107 (attachment, forfeiture, or restoration of property derived from criminal activity) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Considering the evidence, the …

Diljit Dosanjh’s desi winter nuskha promises to cure cold and cough — but does it really work? | Health News

Diljit Dosanjh’s desi winter nuskha promises to cure cold and cough — but does it really work? | Health News

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Has this winter got you wrapped up in quilts and wracking up insane room heater bills? If you are struggling with a runny nose, cold and cough, Diljit Dosanjh’s desi nuskha will help you beat the winter blues. A traditional Punjabi home remedy for cold, the singer took to social media to share a recipe for besan ka sheera that helps him stay fit and healthy. By roasting garbanzo or chickpea flour (besan) in ghee, adding milk and jaggery powder, Dosanjh made a quick sheera — to be served piping hot and consumed before bed to soothe throat and nasal tract irritation. Decoding the health benefits Indianexpress.com spoke to Dr. Yashawant Kumar – Founder and CEO, Benefic Nutrition and found out the health benefits of this drink and understood what each ingredient in this traditional recipe does. Almonds: Packed with healthy fats, proteins, and vitamin E, almonds add nutritional value and mild nourishment. They are a good source of energy but not a direct decongestant. Ghee: Ghee can help soothe and lubricate irritated throat. It can calm …

Cough syrup row: UP CM claims Samajwadi Party links in illegal codeine racket

Cough syrup row: UP CM claims Samajwadi Party links in illegal codeine racket

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday claimed that some of those arrested for allegedly supplying illegal codeine-based cough syrup have links to the Samajwadi Party, reported news agency PTI.  “Everyone knows that every ‘mafia’ group has ties with the Samajwadi Party,” Adityanath told reporters ahead of the Winter Session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The chief minister said the Legislative Assembly is unlikely to transact any business on Friday due to the sudden death of an MLA. However, the government will respond to questions in the Legislative Council or if the issue is raised outside the House. “Initial investigations have revealed that some of the men arrested by the STF or the UP Police have links to the Samajwadi Party. The involvement of the Samajwadi Party, which already has a tarnished reputation, will also come to light as a state-level SIT is monitoring the entire case. Officers from the UP Police and the Food and Drug Safety Administration (FDSA) are part of it,” Adityanath said, reported PTI.  Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on …

Gucci Bags, Rado Watches: ED Raid At ‘Lavish Mansion’ Of Ex-UP Cop In Cough Syrup Case | India News

Gucci Bags, Rado Watches: ED Raid At ‘Lavish Mansion’ Of Ex-UP Cop In Cough Syrup Case | India News

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Last Updated:December 14, 2025, 13:07 IST The Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Alok Pratap Singh, who had been dismissed from service for the second time in 2019, on December 2. An armed security official stands guard during a raid at the palatial residence of dismissed UP police constable Alok Pratap Singh, an accused in the codeine-based cough syrup trafficking case, in Lucknow. (PTI File Photo) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of dismissed police constable Alok Pratap Singh in Lucknow, uncovering evidence of a lavish lifestyle far beyond his declared income. The operation, carried out in connection with the multi-crore cough syrup smuggling racket, revealed luxury items including high-end Gucci and Prada handbags, Rado watches, and other expensive possessions. The 7,000-sq-ft home has ornate European-style interiors and spiral staircases, plus vintage-style lights. The trove of luxury items seized includes several expensive electronic devices, officials said as per a report by news agency PTI. The Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested Alok Pratap Singh, who …

UP illegal cough syrup case: ED carries out raids in multiple states

UP illegal cough syrup case: ED carries out raids in multiple states

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday conducted raids across multiple states as part of a money-laundering investigation into an alleged illegal codeine-based cough syrup (CBCS) trafficking racket in Uttar Pradesh, officials said, reported news agency PTI.  More than 25 locations were searched in Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaunpur and Saharanpur, as well as in Ranchi and Ahmedabad, they added.  According to the PTI, the raids targeted premises linked to the “absconding” prime accused, Shubham Jaiswal, his Chartered Accountant Vishnu Aggarwal, and alleged associates, including dismissed UP Police Constables Alok Singh, Amit Singh, and Vishal Singh. Several godowns, offices and shops belonging to manufacturers, distributors and stockists connected to CBCS trading were also covered during the operation. The federal probe agency recently registered a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), taking cognisance of about 30 UP Police FIRs related to the misuse, illegal manufacturing, trade and transport of CBCS, including smuggling across the Bangladesh border, PTI reported. CBCS is widely abused as an intoxicant, and one such syrup, Phensedyl, is smuggled into Bangladesh in …

ED raids 25 locations across 3 states in illegal codeine-based cough syrup case

ED raids 25 locations across 3 states in illegal codeine-based cough syrup case

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Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided 25 locations simultaneously across six cities in three states — Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gujarat — on Friday morning in connection with a major illegal network dealing in codeine-based cough syrup, ED officials said. Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided 25 locations in connection with a major illegal network dealing in codeine-based cough syrup. (Representative photo) In Lucknow, raids were conducted at five locations, including the residences of suspended Uttar Pradesh police constable Alok Pratap Singh, Jaunpur businessman Amit Kumar Singh, alias Amit Tata, and three others. “At around 7:30 am, a team of nearly 20 ED officials arrived at Alok Pratap Singh’s bungalow in Swastik City on Sultanpur Road. Investigators seized multiple documents, three mobile phones and several files relevant to the probe,” an officer said. Two houses belonging to the alleged kingpin, Shubham Jaiswal — believed to be operating the nexus from Dubai — were raided in Varanasi. Raids were also conducted at the premises of chartered accountant Vishnu Agarwal, the office of Abbott Pharmaceuticals, several other firms, and …

Juhi Parmar swears by this cough remedy that has ‘always worked’: ‘When the season changes…’ | Food-wine News

Juhi Parmar swears by this cough remedy that has ‘always worked’: ‘When the season changes…’ | Food-wine News

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Juhi Parmar recently shared a cough remedy that she always swears by. “Say no to cough this winter season with this simple home remedy,” said Parmar. In the caption of her Instagram post, she added: “When the season changes, our body feels it first…and so does that stubborn cough. Sharing a simple home remedy that has always worked… Hope it brings you comfort too.” In a bit of honey, add black pepper powder and ginger juice. Mix all together and have. Does this remedy work? Dt Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, said that when seasons change, many people first notice it in their throat. A mild cough can quickly become persistent, the chest may feel tight, and even breathing in cold or dry air can irritate. “That’s usually when simple home remedies return to daily life. One popular mix-honey, black pepper, and ginger juice-is something many households rely on. It’s quick to prepare, easy to take, and often provides instant comfort. From a nutritional standpoint, these ingredients work together in a gentle yet …

Multiple Locations Raided Across UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand In Rs 1,000 Crore Cough Syrup Racket | India News

Multiple Locations Raided Across UP, Gujarat, Jharkhand In Rs 1,000 Crore Cough Syrup Racket | India News

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Last Updated:December 12, 2025, 11:32 IST The prime accused, Shubham Jaiswal, is currently absconding and believed to be in Dubai. His father, Bhola Prasad, has been arrested. At present, cough syrups fall under Schedule K – a category meant for everyday, low-risk medical products that can be sold even in villages without requiring a full drug-sale licence. (Image for representation: X) In a major crackdown on the illegal cough syrup trade, the Lucknow zonal office on Friday carried out searches at 25 locations across Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gujarat, targeting premises linked to key accused Shubham Jaiswal and his associates. The searches began around 7:30 am at locations connected to associates Alok Singh, Amit Singh, several cough syrup manufacturers accused of supplying codeine-based formulations for illegal trading. Additionally, the residence and office of Vishnu Aggarwal, a Chartered Accountant (CA), are being searched for alleged financial links supporting the illegal trade. The operations spanned Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Saharanpur, Ranchi and Ahmedabad. The Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) was registered on the basis of more than 30 …