QR Code initiative launched for reporting drug reactions; Public warned against toxic cough syrup

Kohima

BY | Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

In order to enhance consumer participation in reporting Adverse Drugs Reactions, the National Co-ordination Centre -Pharmacovigilance Program of India, in a first of its kind initiative, has displayed QR Code along with the toll-free number (1800 180 3024) in all Retail/Wholesale Pharmacy/Chemist stores across the country to facilitate submission of Adverse Events.

In this regard, Assistant Drugs Controller, Drug Control Administration, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Imlilila has requested all public/ consumers to report any adverse reaction experienced after consumption or administration of medicine by scanning the attached QR code or by calling the toll-free number displayed in all Pharmacies across the State.

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Further, the general public have been cautioned to stop use of the under mentioned cough syrup immediately and report to local Drugs Control Authorities without further delay .

Name :-  “COLDRIF” bearing Batch No. SR-13,

MfgDate :-  May 2025, Exp. Date: – April 2027

Manufactured by M/s Sresan Pharma Sunguvarchathiram

Kancheepuram District Tamil Nadu

It has been tested “Not of Standard Quality” adulterated with Diethylene Glycol (DEG)which is a toxic substance and injurious to health.

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