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Clobetasol: 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
16 entries containing Clobetasol are on India's banned-drugs list, and 7 are banned today. 16 batches of medicines containing Clobetasol failed a government lab test between August 2019 and September 2026, from 10 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
7
Banned combinations in force
9
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
16
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
Latest lab alert
On the banned-drugs list
Clobetasol 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Products that failed lab tests
Product names as printed by the testing labs, grouped. Open a product to see every batch number.
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole, lodochlorhydroxyquinoline, Neomycin, Tolnaftate, Clobetasol Propionate and D Panthenol Cream | Batch 6093Mfg May 2026 · Exp Apr 2028 | Samson Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to declared formula in respect of content of Clobetasole PropionateOther | Gorakhpur, Uttar PradeshState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Ofloxacin, Miconazole Nitrate and zinc Sulphate Lotion | Batch SVP-495Mfg Nov 2025 · Exp Oct 2028 | Solar PharmaceuticalsPunjab | Clobetasol Propionate, Ofloxacin, Miconazole NitrateOther | Drug Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19State lab | Sep 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate Cream IP | Batch 689Mfg Dec 2025 · Exp Nov 2027 | Solar PharmaceuticalsPunjab | content- Clobetasol propionateOther | Drug Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19State lab | Sep 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | Batch DLPS5111Mfg Nov 2025 · Exp Oct 2027 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | Content of Chlorhexidine (51.5%)Other | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | Batch DLPS5108Mfg Nov 2025 · Exp Oct 2027 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Jun 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate and Salicylic Acid Ointment | Batch J014Mfg Oct 2025 · Exp Sep 2028 | Karlin Pharmaceuticlas & Exports Private LimitedTamil Nadu | ContentOther | DTL, Madurai-19State lab | Jun 2026 |
| Ketoconazole, Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline, tolnaftate, Neomycin Sulphate & Clobetasol Propionate | Batch GE25077Mfg Jun 2025 · Exp May 2027 | Lifecom Pharmaceuticals (India) Pvt.LtdUttarakhand | Assay of clobetasol Propionate IP & Ketoconazole IPAssay | FDTL,UttarakhandState lab | Feb 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | Batch DLPS5027Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jan 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | Batch DLPS5033Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jan 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | Batch DLPS5019Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jan 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate Neomycin Sulphate and Miconazole Nitrate Cream | Batch 18241408AMfg Jul 2024 · Exp Jun 2026 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | SpouriosOther | SDTL Raipur ChhattisgarhState lab | Sep 2025 |
| Clonit-S (Clobetasol Propionate and Salicylic Acid Ointment) | Batch CS48Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2027 | Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Private LimitedTamil Nadu | Content of Clobetasol Propionate and Salicylic AcidOther | DTL MaduraiState lab | Jun 2025 |
| Itraconazole Ofloxacin, Ornidazole & Clobetasol Propionate Cream (Fondastop C Cream) | Batch 0-102Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | The sample does not give High Performance Liquid Chromatographic and Thin Layer Chromatographic identification Test for the presence of itraconazole and Clobetasol Propionate.Identification | A.S Kambli Palghar-Zone-1 FDA, Lab MumbaiState lab | May 2025 |
| Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, Itraconazole & Clobetasol Propionate Cream (Derma-RX Cream) | Batch E3H021Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Smayan Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Clobetasol PropionateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Oct 2023 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin Sulphate and Miconazole Nitrate Cream (PANDERM ++CREAM) | Batch PCF901AMfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab | Oct 2019 |
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