This report investigates the alarming availability of cough syrups containing banned substances like dextromethorphan (DEM) in the national capital. It provides a crucial 10-point checklist, compiled with top pediatricians, to guide consumers on how to identify safe medication. The checklist emphasizes reading labels to check for harmful industrial chemicals and advises which to avoid: "What you have to avoid is the diethylene glycol, D-E-G as we say, or ethylene glycol. These are industrial chemicals, not meant for human use at all." The guide also details the importance of verifying manufacturer details, batch numbers, and certifications like WHO GMP or ISO. It warns against using Fixed Drug Combinations (FDCs) in children and explains how to report adverse reactions to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSO) website, empowering viewers to ensure medication safety. #coughsyrup #drugsafety #healthalert #parenting #childsafety #checkthelabel #banneddrugs #fakemedicine #dextromethorphan #diethyleneglycol #fdc #medicine #pharma #india #health
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