India Bans Two Common Cold Drugs for Children Under 4
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- The Indian government has prohibited the sale of chlorpheniramine‑phenylephrine cold medicines for children younger than four years.
- The ban follows safety recommendations from an expert committee and the Drugs Technical Advisory Board.
- Parents are advised to avoid giving these medications to young children, to use only age‑appropriate doses, and to seek professional medical advice before treating cold symptoms.
- This move aims to reduce accidental overdoses and improve child safety.
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Why has the Centre barred certain cold medicines for children under four?
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