After cough syrup deaths, drug regulator moves to tighten rules on high-risk solvents; unlicensed village pharmacies also under scrutiny

India's drug regulator is taking action after children died from contaminated cough syrups. They are looking into how to check the quality of ingredients like propylene glycol. The regulator is also considering stopping unlicensed pharmacists from selling cough syrups in villages. Experts are being consulted on whether to replace propylene glycol in these medicines.

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