2023-04-26 17:27:40
He syrup It is one of the most used medication when a picture of tos it refers, and it is not said when it is a little one who presents it. However, not all syrups have the necessary security measuresand today the World Health Organization turn on the alerts
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned against using two cough syrups made in India, considered responsible for the deaths of at least 20 children in Uzbekistan.
According to the WHO, the syrupsmanufactured by the Indian company Marion Biotech, are “lower quality”and the company has not provided any “safety or quality” guarantees.
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Why is this cough syrup so dangerous?
The alert, issued on Wednesday, comes after Uzbek authorities announced last month the deaths of at least 20 children who had ingested the syrup called Doc-1 Max made by Indian company.
India’s Ministry of Health suspended the company’s production and uzbekistan banned the import and sale of the Doc-1 Max.
According to the WHO, the analysis of the syrup samples conducted by the quality control laboratories of Uzbekistan revealed “unacceptable amounts of diethylene glycol and/or ethylene glycol as contaminants”.
He diethylene glycol and ethylene are toxics to humans, and if ingested, can be fatal.
The victims, mostly between five months and four years of age, died of acute renal failure.
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What is cough?
Cough, It is not a disease, it is actually the body’s reflex that keeps the throat and airways clear, describes the United States Library of Medicine. And while it’s annoying, it’s actually a healing and protective mechanism that the body has.
types of cough
The tos It is usually divided into two groups: acute that begins suddenly and usually lasts between 2 to 3 weeks. It is caused by conditions such as colds, bronchitis…
chronic cough, This usually remains for more than 3 weeks and its causes are bronchitis, asthma, allergies, smoking or reflux.
It is very important if your little one presents a cough always go to the doctor.
With information from AFP news
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