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Methylcobalamin: 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
14 entries containing Methylcobalamin are on India's banned-drugs list, and 10 are banned today. 88 batches of medicines containing Methylcobalamin 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.
10
Banned combinations in force
4
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
88
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
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Not banned
Not banned · Schedule H1 notified (2026)
On the banned-drugs list
Methylcobalamin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin (SR) 75mg + Nortriptyline 10mg + Vitamin D3 2000IU + Mecobalamin 1500mcg TabletFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Halted | CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 12 | 11 April 2025 | 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 | CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban |
| Ginkgo Biloba + MethylcobalaminFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Banned | S.O. 3349(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Ginkgo Biloba + Methylcobalamin + Alpha Lipoic Acid + Pyridoxine HClFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Banned | S.O. 3350(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Gamma Linolenic Acid + MethylcobalaminFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Banned | S.O. 3354(E) | 2 August 2024 | 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 | Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024. |
| Mecobalamin + Methenamine MandelateFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 199(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. |
| Glucosamine + Mecobalamin + Dimethyl SulfoneFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 236(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. |
| Glucosamine + MecobalaminFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 237(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. |
| Glucosamine + Mecobalamin + Milk CalciumFixed-dose combination · painkillers | Banned | S.O. 238(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. |
| Gabapentin + Mecobalamin + Pyridoxine + ThiamineFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Banned | S.O. 4463(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Metformin + Glimepiride + MethylcobalaminFixed-dose combination · diabetes | Banned | S.O. 4478(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Clomifene Citrate + Ubidecarenone + Zinc + Folic Acid + Methylcobalamin + Pyridoxine + Lycopene + Selenium + Levocarnitine Tartrate + L-ArginineFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Banned | S.O. 4519(E) | 7 September 2018 | 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 | In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 |
| Gabapentin + Mecobalamin + Pyridoxine + ThiamineFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Quashed | S.O. 798(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Metformin + Glimepiride + MethylcobalaminFixed-dose combination · diabetes | Quashed | S.O. 813(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Clomifene Citrate + Ubidecarenone + Zinc + Folic Acid + Methylcobalamin + Pyridoxine + Lycopene + Selenium + Levocarnitinetartrate + L-ArginineFixed-dose combination · vitamins | Quashed | S.O. 856(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.
Top 30 of 67 products by number of batches.
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Mecobalamin & Folic Acid Tablets | Batch B95Z020Mfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 | Mankind Pharma LtdSikkim | The sample gave identity test Negative for Mecobalamin & Folic Acid, Hence spuriousSpurious | LUCKNOW, Uttar PradeshState lab | Sep 2026 |
| L-Carnitine L-Tartrate, Mecobalamin & Folic Acid Tablets | Batch B95Y032Mfg Mar 2025 · Exp Feb 2027 | Mankind Pharma LtdSikkim | The sample gives Negative Identity test for Mecobalamin & Folic Acid, Hence the sample is SpuriouOther | LUCKNOW, Uttar PradeshState lab | Sep 2026 |
| Mecobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Pyridoxine HCI And Folic Acid Softgel Capsules | Batch US-25119DMfg May 2025 · Exp Apr 2027 | Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II) HS No. 211Himachal Pradesh | The Sample failed in Identification Test and Assay (ie, Label Claim) of Pyridoxine HCI and Folic Acid and also in Assay (i.e. Label Claim) of Alpha Lipoic Acid as mentioned under Standards for Patent and Proprietary Medicines in Schedule-V of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules there under.Assay | SDTL, Andhra PradeshState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Calcium, Vitamin D3, Methylcobalamin, L-Methylfolate Calcium & Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate Tablets | Batch COA02AAAMfg May 2025 · Exp Apr 2027 | Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Assay for Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL, Hubli, KarnatakaState lab | Aug 2026 |
| Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin K2-7, Methylcobalamin & L- Methyl Folate Soft Gelatin Capsules | Batch CD-252145BMfg Oct 2025 · Exp Sep 2027 | Capsoft Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to claim with respect to the Assay of Elemental Zinc, Methylcobalamin and L-Methylfolate.Assay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | Aug 2026 |
| Pregabalin IP 75mg, Nortripyline 10mg and Methylcobalamin IP 1500mcg, | Batch ADT252729AMfg Oct 2025 · Exp Sep 2027 | Astonea Labs Pvt. LtdHaryana | The content of Methylcobalamin found to be 668.61 mcg per tablet (44.574%) against labelled claim of 1500 mcg per tablet.Labelling | Govt Analyst PunjabState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Methylcobalamin Alpha Lipoic Acid Pyridoxine HCL Folic Acid &Vitamin D3 Tablets | Batch LC25F031CMfg Jun 2025 · Exp Nov 2026 | Life care Neuro Products Ltd. 70/1Himachal Pradesh | Disintegration testDisintegration | RDTL, Bellary KarnatakaState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Calcium citarate malate, Vitamain k2 -7, Vitamin D3, methylcobalamin Zinc and Magnesium Tablets | Batch 25KHT-0857Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Kaalimga Healthcare 1st FloorHimachal Pradesh | test for Disintegration and label claim woth respect to the Identification and Assay for Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL. Bellary KarnatakaState lab | Jul 2026 |
| Methylcobalamin Oral Disintegrating Tablets 1500 mcg | Batch MOD10205DMfg Dec 2025 · Exp Nov 2027 | Pulse Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | SDTL, PunjabState lab | Jun 2026 |
| Ferrous Asparto Glycinate L- Methylfolate Calcium & Methylcobalamin Soft Gelatin Capsules | Batch D251058AMfg Apr 2025 · Exp Mar 2027 | Sigma Softgel & FormulationHimachal Pradesh | Sample does not confrom to Schedule V of the Drug Rule 1945 with respect to the disintegration and assay of L-Methylfolate Calcium as specified in the laboratory protocol.Assay | RDTL, ErnakulamState lab | Jun 2026 |
| Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3, Methylcobalamin, L Methylfolate Calcium And Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate | Batch ST25-2587Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Salud Care (I) Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | The sample does not conform to Manufacturer Specification with respect to 'Assay of 'L-Methylfolate Calcium equiv. to L-Methylfolate'.Assay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | May 2026 |
| Benfotiamine Methylcobalamin Alpha Lipoic Acid Folic Acid Chromium Picolinate Myo Inositol & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets | Batch 29AW27Mfg Jan 2025 · Exp Jun 2026 | Sarv PharmaceuticalsUttarakhand | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL, Bellary, KarnatakaState lab | May 2026 |
| Combi Pack of Vitamin C Injection I.P. With Methylcobalamin, Folic Acid & Niacinamide Injection | Batch WZ-4817A&BMfg Sep 2025 · Exp Feb 2027 | Sunvet Pharma Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to Manufacturer's Specification and IP with respect to test for pH, Particulate Matter and is also not of standard quality for the reason stated under Description.Description | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | Apr 2026 |
| Pregabalin, L-Methyl folate Calcium, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, Alpha lipoic acid & Methylcobalamin Tablets | Batch MT-250016Mfg Jan 2025 · Exp Dec 2026 | Matins Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Test for DisintegrationDisintegration | DTL, Bengaluru, KarnatakaState lab | Mar 2026 |
| Pregabalin & Methylcobalamin Capsules IP | Batch PGC2508006CMfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jan 2027 | Asterisk Healthcare | DissolutionDissolution | SDTL, PunjabState lab | Mar 2026 |
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