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Report on substandard cough syrups sought

By Our Correspondent
January 31, 2024

LAHORE : In response to reports of substandard ethanol found in some cough syrups sold in Punjab, Director General Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Punjab, Muhammad Ali, has taken notice.

A representational image of a person holding a bottle of syrup. — Pexels
A representational image of a person holding a bottle of syrup. — Pexels

According to the Excise Department's spokesperson, DG Excise has sent letters to the Head of Drugs Regulatory Authority of Pakistan and Chief Controller of Drugs Punjab, seeking details of cough syrups containing substandard ethanol. It was stated that after investigations, strict actions would be taken against pharmaceutical companies producing such substandard cough syrups.