Ingredient record · Painkiller and blood thinner
Aspirin: bans, restrictions and failed batches in India
Last checked 3 November 2026. Sources: CDSCO banned-drugs notifications and monthly NSQ alerts, Jan 2019 to Sep 2026
5 entries containing Aspirin are on India's banned-drugs list, and 3 are banned today. 76 batches of medicines containing Aspirin failed a government lab test between February 2019 and September 2026, from 45 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
Brand answers:Is Disprin banned?
3
Banned combinations in force
2
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
76
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
Latest lab alert
Is it banned? Our answer pages
Not banned
On the banned-drugs list
Aspirin on its own is not on CDSCO's banned list. The entries below are specific combinations that contain it. Status follows CDSCO's own notes on each entry.
| Drug / combination | Action | Notification | Date | Order | Status note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetyl Salicylic Acid + EthoheptazineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 3068(E) | 11 June 2026 | 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 | Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026). |
| Rosuvastatin 20mg + Clopidogrel 75mg + Aspirin 150mg (Gastro-Resistant) CapsuleFixed-dose combination · cardiac | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 18 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Rosuvastatin 10mg + Clopidogrel 75mg + Aspirin 150mg (Gastro-Resistant) CapsuleFixed-dose combination · cardiac | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 19 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Atorvastatin + Acetyl Salicylic Acid + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 184(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. |
| Metoclopramide with Systemically Absorbed Drugs except Fixed Dose Combination of Metoclopramide with Aspirin/paracetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | GSR 603(E) | 24 August 2001 | Classic bans | Entry text as substituted vide GSR 603(E) dated 2001-08-24; original 1983/1988 notification superseded. |
Products that failed lab tests
Product names as printed by the testing labs, grouped. Open a product to see every batch number.
| Product | Batches | Makers | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Aspirin | 27 | 18 | Sep 2026 |
| Aspirin Gastro Resistant | 17 | 6 | Jul 2026 |
| Aspirin | 10 | 6 | Sep 2026 |
| Rosuvastatin Aspirin Clopidogrel | 5 | 4 | Aug 2026 |
| Aspirin Gastro Resistant Atorvastatin | 3 | 2 | Aug 2026 |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid | 2 | 1 | Jul 2024 |
| Atorvastatin Aspirin | 2 | 2 | Feb 2023 |
| Acetyl Salicylic Acid | 1 | 1 | May 2026 |
| Atorvastatin Aspirin Clopidogrel S | 1 | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| Aspirin Gastro Resistance Atorvastatin | 1 | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| Opirin | 1 | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| Opirin Aspirin | 1 | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| Clorin | 1 | 1 | Jun 2023 |
| Pilogrel A | 1 | 1 | Oct 2022 |
| Rosloy Asp / | 1 | 1 | Nov 2020 |
| Delisprin | 1 | 1 | Dec 2019 |
| Clopican A | 1 | 1 | May 2019 |
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules | Batch SIH0304AMfg Feb 2026 · Exp Nov 2027 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | The Sample does not Comply for description, as- the Capsule Containing Lumps of Multi-Coloured granulesDescription | FDAL, M. S Chhatrapatri Sambhajinagar, F.D.A Mahrasthra StateState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets IP | Batch CAS2504Mfg Dec 2025 · Exp Nov 2027 | Applied Communication & ControlsUttarakhand | The Sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to the test Dissolution. For Aspirin, Related Substances for Aspirin and Assay of Aspirin.Assay | RDTL , ErnakulamState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Aspirin Tablets IP 150mg | Batch TAS25011ALMfg Jun 2025 · Exp May 2027 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | Drug Testing Laboratory, Chennai-6State lab | Sep 2026 |
| Aspirin Tablets I.P. 300 mg | Batch LPT2526188Mfg Jun 2025 · Exp May 2027 | Lannet Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | The Sample does not Comply with IP Requiremnts for the Dissolution Test.Dissolution | FDAL, M. S Chhatrapatri Sambhajinagar, F.D.A Mahrasthra StateState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Rosuvastatin, Clopidogrel & Aspirin Capsules | Batch LC26A044HMfg Jan 2026 · Exp Jun 2027 | Lifecare Neuro Products LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Free Salicylic AcidOther | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Aug 2026 |
| Aspirin Gastro-resistant and Atorvastatin Capsules IP (75 mg/10 mg) | Batch AAC5066Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Vivimed Labs LimitedTelangana | Test for Dissolution of Aspirin and AtorvastatinDissolution | DTL, Bengaluru, KarnatakaState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets IP | Batch P0825176TMfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution, Free Salicylic Acid, Content of Clopidogrel (38.20%) and Aspirin (21.8%)Dissolution | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets | Batch TSF-C2763Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | DescriptionDescription | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets | Batch GT31923CMfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | J.M. LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Free salicylic Acid (12.01%) and Content of Aspirin (77.13%)Other | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| ASPIRIN TABLET IP 75MG | Batch 240968Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2027 | Modi AntibioticsGujarat | l]five (5) intact strips often (10) tablets each were received for analysis. When the strips were opened for analysis and observed in normal daylight conditions with unaided eyes it was observed that, each pocket of the strip contains off whte,circular tablets with shiny needle shape crystals all over the surface. The tablets are very brittle in nature. 2. The content of aspirin in the sample is less (i.e.0.32% oof the labelled amount) than the i.p.limits.Labelling | FDAL, MumbaiState lab | Jul 2026 |
| ASPIRIN TABLET IP 75MG | Batch 250168Mfg Jan 2025 · Exp Dec 2027 | Modi AntibioticsGujarat | 1. five (5) intact strips of ten (10) tablets each were received for analysis. When the strips were opened for analysis and observed in normal daylight conditions with unaided eyes it was observed that, each pocket of the strip contains off whte,circular tablets with shiny needle shape crystals all over the surface. The tablets are very brittle in nature. 2 The co tent of aspirin in the sample is less (i.e.0.32% oof the labelled amount) than the i.p.limits.Labelling | FDAL, MumbaiState lab | Jul 2026 |
| ASPIRIN GASTRO- RESISTANT TABLETS I.P. 75 MG | Batch CBT-0254Mfg Oct 2025 · Exp Sep 2027 | Crossasia Biotech Pvt. Ltd. Survery No. 488 A.B. Road Girwai industrial Area Beldarpura Gwalior 474002 (M.P) | Description test for Salicylic Acid Assay for Aspirin and test for DissolutionAssay | RDTL. Bellary KarnatakaState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Rosuvastatin, Aspirin and Clopidogrel Capsules | Batch SIBP25509Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Bioaltus Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdSikkim | The sample does not conform to the claim with respect to Assay of Rosuvastatin and Aspirin.Assay | DTL JaipurState lab | May 2026 |
| Clopidogrel and Aspirin Capsules | Batch ND260242Mfg Jan 2026 · Exp Dec 2027 | Nanoceut Therapeutics Pvt. LtdPuducherry | Free Salicylic acidOther | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | May 2026 |
| Aspirin Gastro-resistant and Atorvastatin Capsules IP (75mg/10mg) | Batch AAC5053Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 | Vivimed Labs LimitedTelangana | The sample does not conforms to I.P.2022 with respect to the Test for Related substances for Aspirin and Atorvastatin.Related substances | CDTL, MumbaiCDSCO lab | May 2026 |
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