Red Flags on the Shelf: The Persistent Problem of Cough Syrups for Young Children The Indian government's proposal to introduce a red warning label on cough syrups and feature school age children in promotional materials is a long overdue response to a widespread concern that has been ignored for far too long.
Despite repeated advisories from health authorities, the practice of prescribing cough syrups to infants and toddlers continues unchecked.
The proposed changes are a welcome recognition of the dangers posed by these medications when used in young children.