1. Indian Health Ministry Bans OTC Sale of Cough Syrups Without a Valid Prescription India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has removed cough syrups from the Schedule K list , effectively ending their over-the-counter sale without a prescription from a registered medical practitioner. The move follows a proposal made last year after reports of child deaths linked to contaminated cough syrups in Madhya Pradesh. As a result, commonly used cough syrups, including Benadryl , will now require a valid prescription for purchase at retail pharmacies. Cough and sore throat lozenges, however, will continue to remain on the OTC list.
2. Mumbai Doctor Reports Rising Brain Tumor Cases Among Younger Adults Dr. Nitin Dange, an interventional neurologist and neurosurgeon at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, has reported an increase in brain tumor cases among adults aged 35–45 years. Traditionally more…
