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Banned skin & hair in India

Last checked 20 September 2026

87 entries in this category on the banned drugs list, of which 59 are bans currently in force. Court stays and quashed orders are shown as such.

Entries

Drug / combinationActionNotificationDateOrderStatus note
Aloe Vera + Jojoba Oil + Wheat Germ Oil + Tea Tree OilFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3069(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Aloe Extract + Vitamin E + Dimethicone + GlycerineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3074(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Aloe Vera + Jojoba Oil + Vitamin EFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3075(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Aloe Vera + Orange OilFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3076(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Aloe Vera + Vitamin E + HerbalFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3077(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Ketoconazole 2.0% w/w + Neomycin Sulphate 0.5% w/w + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline 1% w/w + Tolnaftate 1% w/w + Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% w/w CreamFixed-dose combination · skin Halted CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 6 11 April 2025 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban
Ketoconazole 2.0% w/w + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline 1% w/w + Tolnaftate 1% w/w + Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% w/w + Neomycin Sulphate 0.10% w/w CreamFixed-dose combination · skin Halted CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 34 11 April 2025 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban
Aloe + Vitamin E SoapFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3307(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Povidone Iodine + Metronidazole + AloeFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3308(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Azelaic Acid + Tea Tree Oil + Salicylic Acid + Allantoin + Zinc Oxide + Aloe Vera + Jojoba Oil + Vitamin E + Soap NoodlesFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3309(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Azithromycin + AdapaleneFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3310(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Calamine + Aloes + AllantoinFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3311(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Calamine + Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride + Aloe + Glycerine + CamphorFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3312(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Chlorphenesin + Zinc Oxide + StarchFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3313(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Hydroxyquinone 2.0%w/w + Octyl Methoxycinnamate 5.0% w/w + Oxybenzone 30 % w/wFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3317(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Ketoconazole + Zinc Pyrithione + D-Panthenol + Tea Tree Oil + AloesFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3318(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Ketoconazole + Aloe Vera + Vitamin a AcetateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3319(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Ketoconazole + Aloes + ZPTOFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3320(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Kojic Acid + Arbutin + Octinoxate + Vitamin E + MulberryFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3321(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Menthol + Aloe Vera Topical SprayFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3324(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Menthol + Lignocaine HCl + Aloe Vera Gel + Clotrimazole + DiphenhydramineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3325(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Miconazole Nitrate + Gentamicin + Fluocinolone Acetonide + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3326(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Miconazole + TinidazoleFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3327(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Minoxidil + Aminexil + AlcoholFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3328(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Minoxidil + Azelaic Acid + Saw PalmettoFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3329(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Minoxidil + AminexilFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3330(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Pine Bark Extract + Kojic Acid + Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3331(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Salicyclic Acid + Aloe Vera + Allantoin + D-PanthenolFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3334(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Silver Sulphadiazine + Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution + Allantoin + Aloe Vera Gel + Vitamin E AcetateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3335(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Neomycin Sulphate + Clotrimazole + Lignocaine HClFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3355(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Ofloxacin + Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Lignocaine HClFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 3379(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Acriflavine + Gentian Violet + Brilliant GreenFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 209(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.
Allantoin + Triclosan + Vitamin E + Zinc OxideFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 210(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.
Lignocaine + Clotrimazole + Ofloxacin + BeclomethasoneFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4442(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Chloramphenicol + Beclomethasone + Clotrimazole + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4488(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Chloramphenicol + Ofloxacin + Lignocaine + Glycerine and Propylene GlycolFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4489(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Chloramphenicol + Lignocaine + Betamethasone + Clotrimazole + Ofloxacin + AntipyrineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4490(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Ofloxacin + Clotrimazole + Betamethasone + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4491(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Gentamicin Sulphate + Clotrimazole + Betamethasone + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4492(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone + Ofloxacin + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4493(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Beclomethasone + Clotrimazole + Chloramphenicol + Gentamicin + Lignocaine Ear DropsFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4494(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Betamethasone + Fusidic Acid + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline (ICHQ)Fixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4656(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Ofloxacin + Miconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4657(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Gentamicin + Miconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4658(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Permethrin + Cetrimide + MentholFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4660(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Beclomethasone + Clotrimazole + Neomycin + IodochlorhydroxyquinolineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4661(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Ofloxacin + Ketoconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4664(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate + IodochlorhydroxyquinolineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4665(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + KetoconazoleFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4666(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Allantoin + Dimethicone + Urea + Propylene + Glycerin + Liquid ParaffinFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4667(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Acriflavine + Thymol + CetrimideFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4668(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Betamethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4669(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Neomycin + Miconazole + ClotrimazoleFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4670(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Ketoconazole + Tea Tree Oil + Allantoin + Inc Oxide + Aloe Vera + Jojoba Oil + Lavender Oil + Soap NoodlesFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4671(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Ofloxacin + Ornidazole + TerbinafineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4672(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clobetasol + Neomycin + Miconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4673(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Beclomethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4674(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulphate + Clotrimazole + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4675(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Beclomethasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin + Iodo- ChlorhydroxyquinolineFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4693(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone + Lignocaine + Ofloxacin + Acetic Acid + Sodium Methyl Paraben + Propyl ParabenFixed-dose combination · skin Banned S.O. 4701(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Lignocaine + Clotrimazole + Ofloxacin + BeclomethasoneFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 773(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Chloramphenicol + Beclomethasone + Clomitrimazole + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 825(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clotrimazole + Ofloxaxin + Lignocaine + Glycerine and Propylene GlycolFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 826(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Chloramphenicol + Lignocaine + Betamethasone + Clotrimazole + Ofloxacin + AntipyrineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 827(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Ofloxacin + Clotrimazole + Betamethasone + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 828(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Gentamicin Sulphate + Clotrimazole + Betamethasone + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 829(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone + Ofloxacin + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 830(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Betamethasone + Fusidicacid + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline(ichq)Fixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1002(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Ofloxacin + Miconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1003(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Gentamicin + Miconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1004(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Permethrin + Cetrimide + MentholFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1006(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Beclomethasone + Clotrimazole + Neomycin + IodochlorhydroxyquinolineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1007(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Ofloxacin + Ketoconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1010(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate + IodochlorhydroxyquinolineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1011(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Gentamicin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + KetoconazoleFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1012(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Allantoin + Dimethicone + Urea + Propylene + Glycerin + Liquid ParaffinFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1013(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Acriflavine + Thymol + CetrimideFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1014(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Betamethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + CholorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1015(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Neomycin + Miconazole + ClotrimazoleFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1016(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Ketoconazole + Tea Tree Oil + Allantion + Zincoxide + Aloevera + Jojobaoil + Lavanderoil + Soa P NoodlesFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1017(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Ofloxacin + Ornidazole + TerbinafineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1018(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clobetasol + Neomycin + Miconazole + Zinc SulphateFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1019(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Beclomethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1020(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Betamethasone + Gentamicin + Zinc Sulphate + Clotrimazole + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1021(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Beclomethasone + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin + Iodo- ChlorhydroxyquinolineFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1040(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone + Lignocaine + Ofloxacin + Acetic Acid + Sodium Methyl Paraben + Propyl ParabenFixed-dose combination · skin Quashed S.O. 1048(E) 10 March 2016 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban
Human Placental Extract and its Formulations for Human Use except its 1. Topical Application for Wound Healing, and 2. Injection for Pelvic Inflammatory DiseaseSingle molecule · skin Banned GSR 418(E) 30 May 2011 Classic bans Entry text as substituted vide GSR 418(E) dated 2011-05-30; original 1983/1988 notification superseded.