Cough syrup deaths in Uzbekistan: Marion Biotech suspends production; a probe by the drugs controller is launched
Officials from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) reportedly visited the production facility on Wednesday night and collected samples of the Dok 1-Max cough syrup from the plant, a day after the Uzbekistan government claimed that 18 children died in the nation after ingesting medications produced by Noida-based Marion Biotech. The samples have been sent for contamination testing, and an investigation has been opened. According to PTI, Marion Biotech on Thursday expressed regret for the deaths that were allegedly brought on by its cough medication and said that production had been stopped. Governments in both nations are looking into…