Several states initiate action over contaminated cough syrup controversy

According to the media reports, Karnataka has directed all drugmakers to test samples of glycerine and propylene glycol and submit a report within seven days.

Food and drug administrations and drug controllers of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Karnataka have toughened their stand on cough syrups.

Andhra Pradesh has come out with an alert through which sales of all products containing the solvent (propylene glycol) under controversy are put on hold.

Gujarat has sent alerts to field officers to specifically check cough syrups and liquid formulations that have ingredients like glycerine and propylene glycol. 

The Maharashtra FDA, on the other hand, has gone for a blanket recall of all liquid formulations made by Maiden Pharmaceuticals.

According to media reports, Karnataka has directed all drug makers to test samples of