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Diclofenac: 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
40 entries containing Diclofenac are on India's banned-drugs list, and 26 are banned today. 134 batches of medicines containing Diclofenac failed a government lab test between January 2019 and September 2026, from 106 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
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26
Banned combinations in force
14
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
134
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
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Not banned for humans · vet use banned
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On the banned-drugs list
Diclofenac itself appears on the list as a single drug, see the entries marked "Single molecule" below. Status follows CDSCO's own notes on each entry.
| Drug / combination | Action | Notification | Date | Order | Status note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol + Diclofenac Potassium + Caffeine AnhydrousFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 3417(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Diclofenac Sodium + Thiocolchicoside InjectionFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 3418(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Methocarbamol + Diclofenac Sodium InjectionFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 3435(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Chlormezanone + Paracetamol + Diclofenac SodiumFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 185(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. |
| Chlorzoxazone + Ibuprofen + Paracetamol + Diclofenac + Oxyphenbutazone + Magnesium HydroxideFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 187(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. |
| Chlorzoxazone + Paracetamol + Ibuprofen + Diclofenac SodiumFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 188(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 + Diclofenac Sodium + Amoxicillin + Cloxacillin + Pantoprazole + Lactic Acid Bacillus + SerratiopeptidaseFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 204(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 + Diclofenac Sodium + Magnesium Trisilicate + Chlorpheniramine MaleateFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 205(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. |
| Diclofenac + Pitofenone Hydrochloride + Fenpiverinium Bromide + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · gi | Banned | S.O. 218(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. |
| Fenpiverinium Bromide + Diclofenac Sodium + Pitofenone HydrochlorideFixed-dose combination · gi | Banned | S.O. 224(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. |
| Ofloxacin + Diclofenac + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 257(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. |
| Nimesulide + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4380(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Tramadol + ChlorzoxazoneFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4384(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Tramadol + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4386(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone + FamotidineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4387(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Paracetamol + Diclofenac + FamotidineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4390(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Omeprazole + Paracetamol + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4392(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Tamsulosin + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4394(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Zinc CarnosineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4396(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Magnesium TrisilicateFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Banned | S.O. 4397(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Heparin + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4403(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Magnesium TrisilicateFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4409(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Combikit of 3 Tablets of Serratiopeptidase (Enteric Coated 20000 Units) + Diclofenac Potassium & 2 Tablets of DoxycyclineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4412(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol InjectionFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4421(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Rabeprazole + Diclofenac + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 4508(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Nimesulide + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 706(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Tramadol + ChlorzoxazoneFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 710(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Tramadol + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 714(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorzoxazone + FamotidineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 715(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Paracetamol + Diclofenac + FamotidineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 718(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Omeprazole + Paracetamol + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 720(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Tamsulosin + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 722(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Zinc CarnosineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 724(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Magnesium TrisilicateFixed-dose combination · cough-cold | Quashed | S.O. 725(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Heparin + DiclofenacFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 731(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol + Magnesium TrisilicateFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 738(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Combikit of 3 Tablets of Serratiopeptidase (Enteric Coated 20000 Units) + Diclofenac Potassium & 2 Tablets of DoxycyclineFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 742(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac + Paracetamol InjectionFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 751(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Rabeprazole + Diclofenac + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Quashed | S.O. 845(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Diclofenac and its Formulations (for Animal Use)Single molecule · painkillers | Banned | GSR 499(E) | 4 July 2008 | Classic bans | In force per CDSCO consumer list (1983-2017) |
Products that failed lab tests
Product names as printed by the testing labs, grouped. Open a product to see every batch number.
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Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serratiopeptidase & Diclofenac Potassium Tablets | Batch ST-25874Mfg Dec 2024 · Exp Nov 2026 | Sunvij Drugs Private LimitedGujarat | test for Disintegration onlyDisintegration | RDTL, Hubli, KarnatakaState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Tablet 50 mg | Batch T-2565Mfg ? · Exp Jun 2028 | Strain Healthcare 115 | The sample does not conforms to the claim with respect to Assay of Diclofenac Sodium.Assay | DTL, JaipurState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Injection I.P. | Batch SGALD26004Mfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | SGS Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | The sample does not conforms to I.P. in the respect of content of diclofenac sodium.Other | ALIGARH, Uttar PradeshState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium IP | Batch DFS-2602236Mfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2031 | Sara Export Ltd | The sample does not conform to IP with respect to Appearance of solution and Loss on dryingLoss on drying | LUCKNOW, Uttar PradeshState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Gastro-Resistant Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch EN26014Mfg Apr 2026 · Exp Mar 2028 | Ind-Swift Laboratories Limited | The Sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to the test Dissolution.Dissolution | DTL, ThrissurState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg + Caffeine 50 mg Tablets) | Batch T25-07Mfg Jun 2025 · Exp May 2028 | Strain Healthcare 115 | The sample does not conforms to the claim with respect to Caffeine (Anhydrous) Nil.Other | DTL, JaipurState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium 50 mg + Caffeine 50 mg Tablets | Batch T25-08Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2028 | Strain Healthcare 115 | The sample does not conforms to the claim with respect to Caffeine (Anhydrous) Nil.Other | DTL, JaipurState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Diethylamine, Mnethyl Salicylate, Linseed oil, Menthol Gel | Batch BL-037Mfg Sep 2025 · Exp Aug 2027 | Brit LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | content - Methyl Salicylate and mentholOther | Drug Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19State lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Diethylamine, Mnethyl Salicylate, Linseed oil, Menthol Gel | Batch CCE26040AMfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | Cent Cure Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | content - Methyl SalicylateOther | Drug Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19State lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Diethylamine, Mnethyl Salicylate, Linseed oil, Menthol Gel | Batch E281Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | content - Methyl SalicylateOther | Drug Testing Laboratory, Chennai-6State lab | Sep 2026 |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS IP 50mg | Batch S635001Mfg Sep 2025 · Exp Aug 2027 | Goa Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdGoa | Misbranded-Incorrect LabellingMisbranded | DTL, PuducherryState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch DG5027Mfg Feb 2025 · Exp Jan 2027 | Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals LtdKerala | Sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to the test Dissolution and also shows category B defect of tablets (Capping) as described under DCC Guidelines on NSQ DrugsDissolution | RDTL, EKMState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Diclofenac Potassium, & Serratiopeptidase Tablets | Batch T25K035BMfg Nov 2025 · Exp Oct 2027 | Bajaj FormulationsUttarakhand | The sample is not of Standard Quality with respect to DisintegrationDisintegration | LUCKNOW LABState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Diclofenac Potass um & Serratiopeptidase Tablets | Batch 25010040Mfg Oct 2025 · Exp Nov 2027 | Aban PharmaceuticalsKerala | The Sample does not confirm to the standards of Disintegration Test mentioned under General Requirements of IP as per Standards for Patent and Proprietary Medicines in Schedule-V of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules there under.Disintegration | SDTL, Andhra PradeshState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Diclofenac Diethylamine, Virgin Linseed oil, Menthol & Methyl Salicylate, Capsaicin Gel | Batch 25438Mfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd | Content of Diclofenac DiethylamineOther | DTL, Madurai-19State lab | Aug 2026 |
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