New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The Delhi government's Drugs Control Department has issued a public interest notice stating that it is banning the sale and consumption of Coldrif Syrup, due to adulteration that is injurious to health.

In a notice dated October 10, the Department said that it has noted that a government analysis earlier in the month, found that Coldrif Syrup has been declared "Not of Standard Quality". It added that the drug has been reported to be adulterated as it contains Diethylene Glycol, which makes the formulation injurious to health.

"As a precautionary measure, all the stakeholders are directed to refrain from dealing in above cough syrup with immediate effect and not to indulge in purchase, sales and distribution of this...