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Neomycin: 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
22 entries containing Neomycin are on India's banned-drugs list, and 11 are banned today. 17 batches of medicines containing Neomycin failed a government lab test between June 2019 and September 2026, from 9 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
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Banned combinations in force
11
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
17
Batches failed a lab test
Sep 2026
Latest lab alert
On the banned-drugs list
Neomycin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Cephalexin + Neomycin + PrednisoloneFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4448(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 |
| Neomycin + DoxycyclineFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Banned | S.O. 4662(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 |
| Betamethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin | Banned | S.O. 4669(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 + 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 |
| Beclomethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin | Banned | S.O. 4674(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 | Quashed | S.O. 778(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Cephalexin + Neomycin + PrednisoloneFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 780(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 |
| Neomycin + DoxycyclineFixed-dose combination · antibiotics | Quashed | S.O. 1008(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 |
| Betamethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorohydroxyquinoline + CholorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin | Quashed | S.O. 1015(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 + 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 |
| Beclomethasone + Neomycin + Tolnaftate + Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline + ChlorocresolFixed-dose combination · skin | Quashed | S.O. 1020(E) | 10 March 2016 | 344 FDCs · Mar 2016 | Quashed by Delhi HC 1 Dec 2016; see 2018 re-ban |
| Antidiarrhoeal Formulations containing Neomycin or Streptomycin or Dihydrostreptomycin Including Their Respective Salts or EstersSingle molecule · antibiotics | Banned | GSR 731(E) | 30 September 1994 | 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.
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neomycin Sulphate, Beclomethasone Dipropionate, Clotrimazole & Lignocaine Hydrochloride Ear Drops | Batch OP302501AMfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 | Protech TelelinksHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to claim as per Schedule V of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules with respect to Assay of Neomycin Sulphate, Beclomethasone Dipropionate and ClotrimazoleAssay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | Sep 2026 |
| 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, 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 |
| BETAMETHASONE VALERATE AND NEOMYCIN SKIN CREAM | Batch YW6KMfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jul 2027 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals LimitedMaharashtra | The Sample does not conform to claim with respect to the Assay of Neomycin Sulphate.Assay | DTL, DelhiState 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 |
| 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 |
| Neomycin Sulphate Ointment USP 20 gm | Batch 23Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Deep PharmaGujarat | Assay of NeomycinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jul 2023 |
| Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM) | Batch FC989Mfg May 2021 · Exp Oct 2022 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharma LtdGoa | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab | Dec 2021 |
| Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate And Bacitracin Zinc Powder | Batch GLEP-181020Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Grampus LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Dec 2019 |
| 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 |
| Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM) | Batch EZ277Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Jun 2020 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharma LtdGoa | Identification Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin SulphateIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab | Oct 2019 |
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