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DCGI asks doctors to advise patients against use of Pholcodine cough syrups
The DCGI has issued an alert on cough and cold remedies containing Pholcodine due to safety concerns triggering severe allergic reactions.

Test cough syrups meant for exports on priority: DCGI
DCGI on Wednesday directed state drugs regulators and government laboratories to test cough syrup samples meant for exports “on top priority” and issue reports at the earliest.

Covovax to be available on CoWIN as booster dose soon. Check details
Covovax is likely to be available on the portal in a few days at a price of ₹225 per dose plus applicable GST.

Serum institute seeks to add Covovax on CoWIN portal as booster dose for adults
Last month, COVID-19 Working Group also recommended to the health ministry inclusion of Covovax on the CoWIN portal as a heterologous booster dose for adults.

Gambia deaths: Expert dismisses fears about Indian cough syrups
Gambia alleged that kidney injuries linked to India-made paracetamol syrup caused 66 child deaths in the past three months.
