{
  "id": 2872395,
  "title": "Govt puts curbs on cold meds that may harm kids under 4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/govt-puts-curbs-on-cold-meds-that-may-harm-kids-under-4",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:48:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/cold-medicines-for-under-4s-face-curbs-over-safety-concerns/articleshow/133433621.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Centre has restricted combination cold medicines for young children. Fixed-dose combinations of chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine hydrochloride are now banned. These combinations pose risks and safer alternatives are available for children. Manufacturers must now prominently display warnings on all affected drug labels. This regulatory action follows extensive reviews and…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}