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Banned other in India
Last checked 20 September 2026
55 entries in this category on the banned drugs list, of which 43 are bans currently in force. Court stays and quashed orders are shown as such.
Status pages in this category
Not banned · Schedule H1 / NDPS
Is Alprazolam (Ativan) banned in India?
Not banned · spurious batches reportedIs Chymoral Forte banned in India?
Ban set aside by HC · sub judiceIs Deanxit banned in India?
Not banned · TN availability issueIs i-Pill banned in India or Tamil Nadu?
Not bannedIs Liv-52 banned in India?
Not bannedIs Neurobion banned in India?
Restricted (2018 order) · status, being verifiedIs Oxytocin banned in India?
Enzyme not banned · 4 combos bannedIs Serratiopeptidase banned in India?
Not banned · spurious sample (2024)Is Shelcal 500 banned in India?
Not bannedIs Zincovit banned in India?
Entries
| Drug / combination | Action | Notification | Date | Order | Status note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirabegron 25mg (Extended Release Tablet) + Solifenacin Succinate 5mg (Combipack)Fixed-dose combination · other | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 1 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Sertraline 50mg + Clonazepam 0.5mg TabletsFixed-dose combination · other | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 16 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Sertraline 50mg + Clonazepam 0.25mg TabletsFixed-dose combination · other | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 17 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Tamsulosin Hydrochloride 0.4mg + Finasteride 5mg TabletFixed-dose combination · other | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 20 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Gamma Benzene Hexachloride + BenzocaineFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 3315(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Combikit of Clomiphene Citrate + Estradiol ValerateFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 3339(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Primerose Oil + Cod Liver OilFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 3342(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Sildenafil Citrate + Papaverine + L-ArginineFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 3343(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Divalproex Sodium + OxcarbazepineFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 3345(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Divalproex Sodium + LevetiracitamFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 3346(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Phenytoin + Phenobarbitone SodiumFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 2405(E) | 2 June 2023 | 14 FDCs · Jun 2023 | Prohibited under s.26A on DTAB/Expert Committee advice; these are 14 of the 15 'pre-1988' FDCs excluded from the 2018 re-ban (Imipramine + Diazepam not included). |
| Corticosteroids with any other Drug [Excluding Fixed Dose Combination of Tamsulosin HCl 0.4mg (as Film Coated Modified Release Tablet) + Deflazacort 30mg in Hard Gelatin Capsule] for Internal Use except for Preparations Meant for Meter Dose Inhalers and Dry Powder InhalersFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 255(E) | 7 April 2021 | Other orders | Substituted entry (GSR 255(E) 07.04.2021) for the 1983/2009 corticosteroid-FDC prohibition; excludes Tamsulosin 0.4mg + Deflazacort 30mg; MDI/DPI excepted. |
| 5-bromosalicyl-4-chloranilide + Salicylic AcidFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 180(E) | 11 January 2019 | Other orders | One of 80 FDCs prohibited vide S.O. 180(E)-259(E) dated 11.01.2019 (CDSCO letter 22.01.2019). In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021. |
| Tranexamic Acid + ProanthocyanidinFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 4406(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| L-Arginine + SildenafilFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 4451(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Flupentixol + EscitalopramFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 4462(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Imipramine + Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine + TrihexyphenidylFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 4464(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Chlorpromazine + TrihexyphenidylFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 4465(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Sildenafil + Estradiol ValerateFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | S.O. 4518(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Tranexamic Acid + ProanthocyanidinFixed-dose combination · other | Quashed | S.O. 734(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| L-Arginine + SildenafilFixed-dose combination · other | Quashed | S.O. 783(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Imipramine + DiazepamFixed-dose combination · other | Under examination | S.O. 795(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; SC order 15.12.2017 treated it as a pre-1988 FDC, under examination with Expert Committee per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 (note 3#). 14 of these 15 were re-prohibited on 02.06.2023 (wave 2023-14). |
| Flupentixol + EscitalopramFixed-dose combination · other | Quashed | S.O. 796(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Imipramine + Chlordiazepoxide + Trifluoperazine + TrihexyphenidylFixed-dose combination · other | Quashed | S.O. 799(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Chlorpromazine + TrihexyphenidylFixed-dose combination · other | Quashed | S.O. 800(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Sildenafil + EstradiolvalerateFixed-dose combination · other | Quashed | S.O. 855(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Phenytoin + Phenobarbitone SodiumFixed-dose combination · other | Under examination | S.O. 1028(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; SC order 15.12.2017 treated it as a pre-1988 FDC, under examination with Expert Committee per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 (note 3#). 14 of these 15 were re-prohibited on 02.06.2023 (wave 2023-14). |
| Flupenthixol + Melitracen for Human UseFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 377(E)under verification | 18 June 2013 | Classic bans | Prohibited vide GSR 377(E) 18.06.2013 and GSR 498(E) 11.07.2014. Karnataka HC litigation; CDSCO public notice 13.02.2019 re-examined safety/efficacy, court status, being verified |
| Letrozole for Induction of Ovulation in Anovulatory InfertilitySingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 752(E) | 12 October 2011 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Sibutramine and its Formulations for Human UseSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 82(E) | 10 February 2011 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| R-Sibutramine and its Formulations for Human UseSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 82(E) | 10 February 2011 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| RimonabantSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 884(E) | 11 December 2009 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Corticosteroids with any other Drug for Internal Use except for Preparations Meant for Meter Dose Inhalers and Dry Powder InhalersFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 738(E) | 9 October 2009 | Classic bans | Entry text as substituted vide GSR 738(E) dated 2009-10-09; original 1983/1988 notification superseded. |
| Phenobarbitone with any Anti-Asthmatic DrugsFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 170(E) | 12 March 2001 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Cyproheptadine with Lysine or PeptoneFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 170(E) | 12 March 2001 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Haemoglobin in any Form (Natural or Synthetic)Fixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 814(E) | 16 December 1999 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Mepacrine Hydrochloride (Quinacrine and its Salts) in any Dosage Form for Use for Female Sterilization or ContraceptionSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 499(E) | 14 August 1998 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| FenfluramineSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 499(E) | 14 August 1998 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| DexfenfluramineSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 499(E) | 14 August 1998 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Hydroxyquinoline Group of Drugs with any other Drug except for Preparations Meant for External UseFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 793(E) | 13 December 1995 | Classic bans | Entry text as substituted vide GSR 793(E) dated 1995-12-13; original 1983/1988 notification superseded. |
| A Drug, Standards of Which Are Prescribed in the Second Schedule to the Said Act with an Ayurvedic, Siddha or Unani DrugFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 633(E) | 13 September 1995 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Patent and Proprietary Oral Rehydration Salts other than Those Conforming to the Following Parameters: (a) Patent and Proprietary Oral Rehydration Salts on Reconstitution to One Litre Shall Contain: Sodium, 50 to 90 Milliosmoles Total Osmolarity, 240-290 Milliosmoles Dextrose: Sodium Molar Ratio, not less than 1:1 and not More than 3:1 (B) Patent and Proprietary Cereal Based Oral Rehydration Salts on Reconstitution to One Litre Shall Contain: Sodium, 50 to 90 Milliosmoles Total Osmolarity, not More than 290 Milliosmoles Precooked Rice, Equivalent to not less than 50gms and not More than 80gms as Total Replacement of Dextrose (C) Patent and Proprietary Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) May Contain Amino Acids in Addition to Oral Rehydration Salts Conforming to the Parameters Specified Above and Labelled with the Indication for "Adult Chloretic Diarrhea Only" (D) Patent and Proprietary Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) Shall not Contain Mono or Polysaccharides or Saccharin Sweetening AgentFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 57(E) | 7 February 1995 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Dovers Powder I.pSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 612(E) | 9 August 1994 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Dover's Powder Tablets I.pSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 612(E) | 9 August 1994 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Cosmetics Licensed as Toothpaste/tooth Powder containing TobaccoSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 444(E) | 30 April 1992 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Chloral Hydrate as a DrugSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 304(E) | 7 June 1991 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Ethambutol with INH other than the Following: INH Ethambutol 200 Mg. 600 Mg. 300 Mg. 800 mgFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 69(E) | 11 February 1991 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Any Anthelmintic with Cathartic/purgative except for Piperazine/santonimFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 69(E) | 11 February 1991 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Laxatives And/or Anti-Spasmodic Drugs in Enzyme PreparationsFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 69(E) | 11 February 1991 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| The Patent and Proprietary Medicines of Fixed Dose Combinations of Essential Oils with Alcohol Having Percentage Higher than 20% Proof except Preparations Given in the Indian PharmacopoeiaFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 999(E) | 26 December 1990 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Oestrogen and Progestin (other than Oral Contraceptive) containing per Tablet Estrogen Content of More than 50 mcg (Equivalent to Ethinylestradiol) and Content of More than 3 Mg(equivalent to Norethisterone Acetate) and All Fixed Dose Combination Injectable Preparations containing Synthetic Oestrogen AndprogesteroneFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 743(E) | 10 August 1989 | Classic bans | Entry text as substituted vide GSR 743(E) dated 1989-08-10; original 1983/1988 notification superseded. |
| Anabolic Steroids with other DrugsFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 863(E) | 22 November 1985 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| MethaqualoneSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 49(E) | 31 January 1984 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| Sodium Bromide/chloral Hydrate with other DrugsFixed-dose combination · other | Banned | GSR 578(E) | 23 July 1983 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
| NialamideSingle molecule · other | Banned | GSR 578(E) | 23 July 1983 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |