Two cough syrups, namely Relife and Resipfresh TR—both manufactured in Gujarat—have now been listed as banned items in Manipur, with the sale and consumption of the said syrups prohibited across the state.
The two products were found to contain the highly toxic chemical diethylene glycol, a substance known to cause acute poisoning, kidney failure, and even death. The Drugs Control Administration, under the Directorate of Health Services, issued a public alert warning consumers, retailers, and healthcare providers against the purchase and use of the adulterated syrups.
The Drugs Control Department has directed all retailers, distributors, and pharmacies to immediately withdraw the affected batches from their shelves and report compliance.
Authorities have intensified surveillance in medical shops and hospitals to prevent further distribution, while healthcare providers have been advised to remain vigilant for symptoms of diethylene glycol poisoning among patients who may have consumed the products.
