Centre Tightens Rules on Chlorpheniramine–Phenylephrine Medicines for Children Under 4
Saturday, 22 August 2026 The Central Government has introduced stricter safety measures for medicines containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, making it clear that these fixed-dose combinations must not be used for children below four years of age. Under the latest Health Ministry notification, manufacturers of all formulations containing the two ingredients have been instructed to…