Kerala Govt Issues Advisory for Treatment of Cough in Children
Written By : Anshika Mishra
Published On 2025-10-11 12:45 GMT | Update On 2025-10-11 12:45 GMT
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In the wake of the recent child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrup, the Kerala health department on Thursday issued new technical guidelines for the treatment of cough in children, along with special precautions for dispensing medicines to young patients.
A three-member expert panel studied the issue, and the state-specific guidelines were issued.
The guidelines outline the clinical approach and management of cough, types of cough and related symptoms, persistent and continuous cough, clinical examination of children with cough, investigations, cough control, dosage and safety considerations, non-pharmacological measures, and directions from the Kerala Drugs Controller's circular dated October 4, 2025, according to PTI news agency.
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