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Recall of 'Benylin' drug batch occasioned by contamination concerns

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Benylin cough syrup. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

It is now emerging that the recalled 'Benylin' cough syrup batches had been contaminated following the discovery of a toxic compound, diethylene glycol.

According to Dr James Githinji, a consultant pharmacist and toxicologist, diethylene glycol poses serious health risks, including abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea and even kidney malfunction, which can potentially lead to fatalities.

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