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cough syrups
Coverage of cough syrups in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: Why are prescriptions now mandatory for cough syrups? | Above the Fold | 16.06.2026
New restrictions on cough syrups have been implemented following child deaths, with prescriptions now mandatory. The NTA has taken action against Telegram, and updates from West Bengal, West Asia, and the G7 Summit are highlighted.
- As Health Ministry issues diktat on cough syrups, questions arise over OTC enforcement
The Health Ministry has issued a directive on cough syrups, but challenges in enforcing over-the-counter (OTC) regulations in smaller localities and towns have been highlighted.