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Dextromethorphan: 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
111 entries containing Dextromethorphan are on India's banned-drugs list, and 56 are banned today. 59 batches of medicines containing Dextromethorphan failed a government lab test between June 2020 and July 2026, from 53 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
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Banned combinations in force
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Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
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Batches failed a lab test
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On the banned-drugs list
Dextromethorphan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10mg + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg per 5ml Syrup & Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride 12.5mg + Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 5mg per 5ml SyrupFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 4 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride 20mg + Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide 10mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2mg per 5ml SyrupFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 33 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Ammonium Chloride + Sodium Citrate + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 3401(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + Ammonium Chloride + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 2397(E) | 2 June 2023 | 14 FDCs · Jun 2023 | Prohibited under s.26A on DTAB/Expert Committee advice; these are 14 of the 15 'pre-1988' FDCs excluded from the 2018 re-ban (Imipramine + Diazepam not included). |
| Ammonium Chloride + Bromhexine + DextromethorphanFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 2399(E) | 2 June 2023 | 14 FDCs · Jun 2023 | Prohibited under s.26A on DTAB/Expert Committee advice; these are 14 of the 15 'pre-1988' FDCs excluded from the 2018 re-ban (Imipramine + Diazepam not included). |
| Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Ammonium Chloride + MenthoFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 2400(E) | 2 June 2023 | 14 FDCs · Jun 2023 | Prohibited under s.26A on DTAB/Expert Committee advice; these are 14 of the 15 'pre-1988' FDCs excluded from the 2018 re-ban (Imipramine + Diazepam not included). |
| Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Guaifenesin + Ammonium ChlorideFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 2401(E) | 2 June 2023 | 14 FDCs · Jun 2023 | Prohibited under s.26A on DTAB/Expert Committee advice; these are 14 of the 15 'pre-1988' FDCs excluded from the 2018 re-ban (Imipramine + Diazepam not included). |
| Dicyclomine + Dextromethorphan + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · gi | Banned | S.O. 190(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. |
| Paracetamol + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4395(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine + ZincFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4522(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Bromhexine + GuaifenesinFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4525(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Loratadine + Phenylephrine + Dextromethorphan + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4526(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Loratadine + Dextromethorphan + Pseudoepheridine + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4531(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Chlorpheniramine MaleateFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4537(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Triprolidine + PhenylephrineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4540(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Terpinhydrate + Dextromethorphan + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4541(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Zinc Gluconate + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4542(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Bromhexine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4545(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Zinc Gluconate + Paracetamol + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4549(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine + Dextromethorphan + CetirizineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4550(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4552(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Pseudoephedrine + Dextromethorphan + CetirizineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4555(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Chlorpheniramine + Phenylephrine + Dextromethorphan + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4556(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Ambroxol + Terbutaline + DextromethorphanFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4557(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + GuaifenesinFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4558(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Terbutaline + Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + DextromethorphanFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4559(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Triprolidine + PhenylephrineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4560(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Dextromethorphan + ChlorpheniramineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4561(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Ambroxol + Guaifenesin + Phenylephrine + ChlorpheniramineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4564(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Phenylephrine + Dextromethorphan + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4565(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Zinc GluconateFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4569(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Zinc Gluconate + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4571(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Ammonium Chloride + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4574(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4575(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + CetirizineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4578(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Guaifenesin + TriprolidineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4582(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + AmbroxolFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4585(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Cetirizine + Paracetamol + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4588(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Levocetirizine + Dextromethorphan + ZincFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4589(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Dextromethorphan + Bromhexine + Phenylephrine + DiphenhydramineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4592(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Bromhexine + GuaifenesinFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4595(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) + Guaifenesin + Dextromethorphan + ChlorpheniramineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4603(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Cetirizine + Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + TulsiFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4604(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Guaifenesin + DextromethorphanFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4606(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + GuaifenesinFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4612(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Ammonium Chloride + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4615(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + Guaifenesin + PhenylephrineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4619(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Ammonium Chloride + Dextromethorphan + Cetirizine + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4621(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Paracetamol + Cetirizine + PhenylephrineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4622(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Triprolidine + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4629(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Bromhexine + Guaifenesin + ChlorpheniramineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4631(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Guaifenesin + Cetirizine + Paracetamol (Acetaminophen)Fixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4634(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Cetirizine + Guaifenesin + Ammonium ChlorideFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4640(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Ambroxol + Ammonium Chloride + Chlorpheniramine + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4645(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Phenylephrine + Cetirizine + Zinc + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4646(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Bromhexine + DextromethorphanFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4677(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + BromhexineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4678(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Dextromethorphan + Chlorpheniramine + Ammonium Chloride + Sodium Citrate + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4680(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine + Dextromethorphan + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Quashed | S.O. 723(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Dextromethorphan + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine + ZincFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Quashed | S.O. 859(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
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Products that failed lab tests
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Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
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| Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup). | ABSL25-0183AMfg 2025-10 · Exp 2027-09 | Alexin BiosciencesHimachal Pradesh | MISBRANDED DRUGS.Misbranded | SFDTL UttarakhandState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup | OML24074Mfg 2024-12 · Exp 2026-11 | Omish Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride ContentOther | FDL, VadodaraState lab | Jun 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hcl, Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup | VDGS-483Mfg 2025-09 · Exp 2027-08 | Vzoic Healthcare Pvt. LtdPunjab | ContentOther | DTL, Madurai-19State lab | Jun 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramine Maleate & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup | S-199/25Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Aban PharmaceuticalsKerala | Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide contentOther | FDL, VadodaraState lab | Jun 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide,Ambroxol Hydrochloride,Chlorpheniramine Maleate , Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Menthol Syrup | CLRA4004Mfg 2024-12 · Exp 2026-11 | Crest Lifesciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to claim with respect to Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and MentholAssay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | May 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Cetirizine Dihydrochloride, Ambroxol Hydrochloride & Methol Syrup | DLS5271Mfg 2025-08 · Exp 2027-07 | Dhwanilife Care Pvt LtdGujarat | Ambroxol Hydrochloride contentOther | FDL, VadodaraState lab | May 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide Chlorpheniramine Maleate Bromohexine Hydrobromide Syrup | AR651Mfg 2026-01 · Exp 2027-12 | Biva Biotech | The sample does not conform to claim as per Schedule V, Drugs & Cosmetics Rules 1945 with respect to Assay of Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, and Chlorpheniramine Maleate.Assay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | May 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Softgel Capsules). | BSG251314CMfg 2025-09 · Exp 2027-08 | Bionexy PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Dextromethorphan HBr IP- Less than prescribed Limit.Assay | SDTL, UttarakhandState lab | May 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup | L 24371Mfg 2024-11 · Exp 2026-10 | KNM Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Microbial Contamination (Total Aerobic Viable Count)Microbial limits | FDL, VadodaraState lab | Apr 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup | L 24326Mfg 2024-11 · Exp 2026-10 | KNM Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Microbial Contamination (Total Aerobic Viable Count)Microbial limits | FDL, VadodaraState lab | Apr 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Hbr & Chlorphenramine Maleate Syrup | TLLM-188Mfg 2024-12 · Exp 2026-11 | Taksa Lifesciences Pvt. LtdPunjab | The sample does not conform to the claim with respect to Assay of Chlorpheniramine Maleate.Assay | DTL JaipurState lab | Apr 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine and Chlorpheniramine Syrup | SML-2643Mfg 2025-12 · Exp 2027-11 | Saitech Medicare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to claim as per Patent and Proprietary in respect to the Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL, ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Mar 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup | L 24326Mfg 2024-11 · Exp 2026-10 | KNM Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Microbial Contamination (Total Aerobic Viable Count)Microbial limits | FDL, VadodaraState lab | Mar 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan hydrobromide, phenylephrine hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup | L 24371Mfg 2024-11 · Exp 2026-10 | KNM Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Microbial Contamination (Total Aerobic Viable Count)Microbial limits | FDL, VadodaraState lab | Mar 2026 |
| Dextromethorphan Phenylephrine HCL, Ambroxol, Chlorpheniramine Maleate & Menthol Syrup | NPL-5105Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Nathan Pharma Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Dextromethorphan HBr IP, Phenylephrine HCl IP & Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP : Less than preacribed limit.Assay | FDTL,UttarakhandState lab | Feb 2026 |
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