LAHORE: Health authorities in Punjab have banned the production and sale of nine cough syrups.
A notification issued by the Punjab Health Department on Monday confirmed the prohibition on the sale and use of nine syrups from four pharmaceutical companies. The syrups, mostly used by patients with chest infections, were found to contain substandard ethanol, as stated by officials of the Drug Testing Laboratory. These substandard syrups can pose serious health risks to the public.
The list of banned syrups includes those manufactured by Alpharma, Zee Laboratories, Texcol Pharmaceuticals, and Virol Pharmaceuticals. These syrups are primarily used for allergies, cough, vomiting, and liver inflammation/hepatitis.
Punjab health officials have also shared the names and badge numbers of the banned syrups for public safety. The list includes Allpherne badge No: 3002, Zevirol badge no 3266 and 3267, Texcol EX badge No: 09953, Virol badge No: 35080, Thorax Badge no: 23-110, Asthanail badge no: 23-30, Bronyl badge no: BL013, and Specize badge no: 276.
Meanwhile, drug regulators are directed to seize the above-mentioned syrups from pharmacies and medical stores, with a stern warning of consequences for those selling these banned products.
