The New Age of Pediatric Medication Awareness
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's recent advisory against administering cough syrups to children under two is a milestone in India's changing healthcare history.
It marks a shift towards a new era of awareness, accountability, and informed choices in pediatric care.
The Ministry's advisory is a warning note on the need for change in the terrain of paediatric care, moving away from rush solutions like cough syrups.
For years, cough syrups were a common remedy for children's coughs and colds in Indian homes.
Author's summary: India's healthcare history changes with new advisory on pediatric medication.