Elaborating on the action taken so far in connection with the cough syrup issue, Yogi said the government had registered 79 cases, named 225 people and arrested 78 accused.
Rajesh Soni, the prime stockist of the cough syrup in Parasia town, and Saurabh Jain, the pharmacist in the medical store from which most parents purchased the cough syrup, have been arrested.
Drugs Control Department orders immediate halt on sale and distribution of adulterated syrup; inspections underway as public urged to avoid use, especially for children under five
WHO said that it will take a call on issuing a 'Global Medical Products Alert' on the cough syrup, Coldrif, after receiving an official confirmation from authorities here.
