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News Topical, Digital Desk : A very serious issue has emerged regarding children 's health . The Telangana Drug Control Administration has immediately banned the sale and use of Almont - Kid syrup . This syrup is commonly used to treat allergies , allergic fever , and asthma in children . Testing has confirmed the presence of a dangerous and toxic chemical called ethylene glycol in this medicine . This action was taken based on a lab report received from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization , Kolkata .
The report confirms that this medicine , batch number AL - 24002 , manufactured by Bihar - based company Tridus Remedies , is adulterated and potentially lethal . This syrup is commonly prescribed by doctors to treat allergies , high fever , and asthma in children . Therefore , let us now explain that the chemical ethylene glycol is toxic .
What is ethylene glycol and how toxic is this chemical?
According to experts , ethylene glycol is an industrial chemical used in antifreeze , coolant , brake fluid , and engine - related products . It appears sweet and colorless , but it proves extremely dangerous when ingested . It can cause serious kidney damage, affect the nervous system , and in many cases , even lead to death. Its effects are even more severe in children, as they have smaller body mass and weight. Consequently, the Telangana Drug Control Administration has directed all drug inspectors in the state to immediately seize stocks of this batch from medical stores, wholesalers, drug dealers, and hospitals. Clear instructions have been issued to ensure that this syrup is not sold under any circumstances . Parents have also been urged to refrain from giving Almont - Kid syrup, batch number AL-24002 , to children and to immediately report it to the Drug Control Department.
Strict legal action initiated against the company
Strict legal action has been initiated against the company involved in the manufacturing and supply of adulterated medicines . Officials say that such negligence in children's medicines will not be tolerated. The DCA has also stated that public health will not be compromised and the situation is being continuously monitored. It should be noted that in the past, cases of children dying after drinking cough syrup adulterated with ethylene and diethylene glycol have been reported. Such incidents in several states, including Madhya Pradesh, have raised questions about the country's drug monitoring system. The World Health Organization has also issued a serious warning regarding this chemical.
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