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Cefixime: 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
13 entries containing Cefixime are on India's banned-drugs list, and 7 are banned today. 101 batches of medicines containing Cefixime failed a government lab test between January 2019 and September 2026, from 74 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
Not banned Is Cefixime banned in India? Not banned · several combos banned. Read the full status record
7
Banned combinations in force
6
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
101
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
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Not banned · several combinations prohibited
Not banned · several combos banned
On the banned-drugs list
Cefixime 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefixime 200mg + Ofloxacin 200mg + Lactic Acid Bacillus 60 Million Spores TabletsFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 8 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Cefixime 200mg + Azithromycin 250mg + Lactic Acid Bacillus 60 Million Spores Film Coated TabletsFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 25 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Cefixime + Acetyl CysteineFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 3413(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Cefixime + Lactobacillus + Clavulanic AcidFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 214(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. |
| Cefixime + OrnidazoleFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 215(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. |
| Azithromycin + CefiximeFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4422(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cefixime + LinezolidFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4425(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Amoxicillin + Cefixime + Potassium Clavulanic AcidFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4426(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cefixime + LevofloxacinFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4435(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Azithromycin + CefiximeFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 752(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Cefixime + LinezolidFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 756(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Amoxicillin + Cefixime + Potassium Clavulanic AcidFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 757(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Cefixime + LevofloxacinFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 766(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cefixime | 45 | 36 | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Ofloxacin | 12 | 9 | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime Lactic Acid Bacillus | 10 | 9 | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Azithromycin Lactic Acid Bacillus | 9 | 9 | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Dry | 3 | 2 | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Trihydrate Lactic Acid Bacillus | 3 | 3 | Aug 2025 |
| Cefixime Potassium Clavulanate | 2 | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| Cefixime Ornidazole Lactic Acid Bacillus | 1 | 1 | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Azithromycin | 1 | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime Ofloxacine Lactic Acid Bacillus | 1 | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime Lactic Acid Bacillus Medisefix Lb | 1 | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| Cefixime Lactic Acid Bacillus Cefizoc Lb | 1 | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| Jikcef Lb Cefixime Lactic Acid Bacillus | 1 | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| Jikcf Az Cefixime Azitromycin | 1 | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| Cefem Cefixime Lactic Acid Bacillus | 1 | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| Cefixime Trihydrate Lactic Acid Bacillus Lp Presef Lb Serial No of Nsq Alert April | 1 | 1 | Apr 2024 |
| Cefixime Ofloxacin Lactic Acid Bacillus | 1 | 1 | Apr 2023 |
| Taxim O | 1 | 1 | Feb 2023 |
| Cifazime Az | 1 | 1 | Dec 2022 |
| Secef Cv | 1 | 1 | Sep 2022 |
| Cefiximetablets | 1 | 1 | Sep 2020 |
| Jfix Lb | 1 | 1 | Mar 2020 |
| Cefixime Geceff | 1 | 1 | Jun 2019 |
| Cefixime Micra | 1 | 1 | Jun 2019 |
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefixime, Ornidazole and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets | Batch EBL-421Mfg Apr 2026 · Exp Mar 2028 | Ticoma PharmaciaPunjab | The sample does not conform to declared formula in respect of Content of anhydrous CefiximeOther | Gorakhpur, Uttar PradeshState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime, Azithromycin & Lactic Acid Bacillus | Batch PP-242154Mfg Feb 2025 · Exp Sep 2027 | Park Pharmaceuticals 272Haryana | ASSAY OF CEFIXIME I.P. & AZITHROMYCIN- Less than prescribed limit.Assay | SDTL, UttarakhandState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets | Batch MHPL-733Mfg Dec 2025 · Exp Nov 2027 | Medinok Healthcare Pvt. LtdPuducherry | tests for Uniformity of Dispersion and Disintegration onlyDisintegration | DTL, Bengaluru, KarnatakaState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Tablets I.P. 200 mg | Batch T6229Mfg Jul 2026 · Exp Jun 2028 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | SDTL, PunjabState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Tablets I.P. 200 mg | Batch T6228Mfg Jul 2026 · Exp Jun 2028 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | SDTL, PunjabState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Tablets I.P. 200 mg | Batch T6227Mfg Jul 2026 · Exp Jun 2028 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | SDTL, PunjabState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension IP Dry Syrup 100mg/5ml | Batch CADC-02Mfg Feb 2025 · Exp Jan 2027 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals Limited IIHaryana | The Sample does not conform to IP Standards. It fails the tests Water and Assay as per IP as specified in the Laboratory ProtocolAssay | DTL, TVPMState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Dispersible Tablets I.P. | Batch PYITL003Mfg May 2025 · Exp Apr 2027 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DESCRIPTION ? TABLETS HAVING BROWN COLOR SPOTS ON SURFACE.Description | SDTL, UttarakhandState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Cefixime Tablets IP | Batch 25460922Mfg May 2025 · Exp Apr 2027 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | The sample does not conform to I.P. w.r.to the tests for Dissolution and AssayAssay | SDTL, Guwhati, AssamState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension I.P. | Batch CEXD-1074Mfg Jun 2025 · Exp Nov 2026 | Wings Biotech LLPHimachal Pradesh | Content for Anhydrous CefiximeOther | SDT&RL, BhubaneswarState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Cefixime, Ofloxacine & Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets | Batch ST-25190Mfg Jan 2026 · Exp Dec 2027 | Candimed Life SciencesUttarakhand | Identity test negative for Cefixime & OfloxacinOther | Lucknow LabState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime, Azithromycin and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets | Batch TB25115Mfg Mar 2025 · Exp Feb 2027 | Forgo Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHaryana | Content of anhydrous AzithromycinOther | GORAKHPUR LAB, UPState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime, Azithromycin & Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets | Batch ST-25193Mfg Jan 2025 · Exp Dec 2027 | Candimed Life SciencesUttarakhand | Identity test negative for Cefixime & AzithromycinOther | Lucknow LabState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime, Azithromycin & Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets | Batch PL-26089Mfg Sep 2025 · Exp Aug 2027 | Velnex Medicare India Pvt. Ltd | Identity test negative for Cefixime & AzithromycinOther | Lucknow LabState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Cefixime with Lactic Acid Bacillus Dispersible Tablets | Batch CT/25/792Mfg Jan 2026 · Exp Dec 2027 | Ciphem PharmaGujarat | The sample does not conform to the claim with respect to Assay of Cefixime Trihydrate Eq. to Anhydrous Cefixime.Assay | DTL JaipurState lab | Jul 2026 |
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