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Dr explains: Why some cough syrups can be dangerous for children and what parents need to know
Published on: Oct. 11, 2025, 7:37 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Amid mounting global concern over contaminated cough syrups, medical experts are cautioning parents against the indiscriminate use of over-the-counter remedies. Firstpost examines why certain syrups can pose serious risks to children, the damaging effects of toxic ingredients such as diethylene glycol on vital organs and steps parents should take to safeguard their children’s health.
