Telangana issues alert on toxic ethylene glycol laced children’s medicine

The Telangana Drugs Control Administration has issued an alert about a batch of ‘Almont Kid Syrup’ that is laced with toxic Ethylene Glycol (EG).

The alert was issued after a sample of the medicine was tested at the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), East Zone, Kolkata. 

The drug is prescribed for use in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, and congestion. The batch no: AL-24002 with manufacturing date of January 2025 is manufactured by Tridus Remedies based out of Vaishali in Bihar. 

“All Drugs Inspectors and Assistant Directors across the State have been directed to immediately alert all retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and hospitals to freeze any available stocks of the said product batch and ensure that the same are not dispensed or sold under any circumstances,” according to the alert issued by Shahnawaz Qasim, DG of DCA.

“The public is hereby strongly advised to immediately stop the use of the above syrup, if in possession, and report the same to the nearest Drugs Control Authority without delay,” says the note with details about DCA toll-Free Number: 1800-599-6969. However, the number is operational only during working days between 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.