The one-year-old felt unwell after consuming Dok-1 Max syrup and was brought to the Kashkadarya branch of the Republican Scientific Center of Emergency Medical Care on December 27. Despite the medical assistance provided, the baby died on the following day, the prosecutor’s office said.

In connection with the situation, a criminal case has been initiated by the Karshi City Prosecutor's Office under Article 186-3 of the Criminal Code, and a preliminary investigation is underway.

This is the 19th lethal case registered as a result of consuming Dok-1 Maks syrup.