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Clotrimazole: bans, restrictions and failed batches in India
Last checked 20 September 2026. Sources: CDSCO banned-drugs notifications and monthly NSQ alerts, Jan 2019 to Jul 2026
32 entries containing Clotrimazole are on India's banned-drugs list, and 17 are banned today. 7 batches of medicines containing Clotrimazole failed a government lab test between May 2020 and March 2026, from 6 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
17
Banned combinations in force
15
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
7
Batches failed a lab test
Mar 2026
Latest lab alert
On the banned-drugs list
Clotrimazole 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Ciprofloxacin + Fluticasone + Clotrimazole + NeomycinFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4446(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 + 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 |
| Clindamycin + Clotrimazole + Lactic Acid BacillusFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4517(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 |
| Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone + Clotrimazole + Neomycin + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4663(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 |
| 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 |
| Ciprofloxacin + Fluticasone + Clotrimazole + NeomycinFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 778(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 |
| Becloemthasone + Clotrimazole + Chloramphenicol + Gentamicin + Lignocaine Ear DropsFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 831(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Clindamycin + Clotrimazole + Lactic Acid BacillusFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 854(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 |
| Ciprofloxacin + Fluocinolone + Clotrimazole + Neomycin + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 1009(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 |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fungdid B | 2 | 1 | May 2020 |
| Clotrimazole Vaginal W/w | 1 | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| Beclomethasone Dipropionate Clotrimazole | 1 | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| Clotrimazole | 1 | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| Clotrimazole Selenium Sulfide Candid Tv | 1 | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| Clodospin B | 1 | 1 | Dec 2021 |
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clotrimazole Vaginal gel 2% w/w | 501Mfg 2025-02 · Exp 2026-07 | CU-V-Kar Genetic Medicines Pvt LtdUttarakhand | ContentOther | DTL,MaduraiState lab | Mar 2026 |
| Beclomethasone Dipropionate & Clotrimazole Cream | 614Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2026-08 | BCL PharamaHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Nov 2025 |
| Clotrimazole Ear Drops | CLT-214AMfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 | Pushkar Pharma | Assay of ClotrimazoleAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jun 2025 |
| Clotrimazole and Selenium Sulfide Suspension, candid tv | 46230305Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to identification and the content of clotrimazole (Deemed to be spurious)Identification | DTL MaduraiState lab | Apr 2025 |
| CLODOSPIN B Lotion (Clotrimazole & Beclomethasone Dipropionate Lotion) | CS2101Mfg 2021-04 · Exp 2023-03 | Yash Pharma Labs Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Microbial contaminatio n & Assay of Beclomethas one DipropionateAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab | Dec 2021 |
| Fungdid- B Cream (Clotrimazole with Beclomethasone Dipropionate Cream)15 g | 19285Mfg 2019-10 · Exp 2021-09 | Rednex PharmaceuticalsGujarat | Assay of Beclomethas one DipropionateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | May 2020 |
| Fungdid- B Cream (Clotrimazole with Beclomethasone Dipropionate Cream)15 g | 19170Mfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Rednex PharmaceuticalsGujarat | Assay of Beclomethas one DipropionateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | May 2020 |
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