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Neomycin: 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
22 entries containing Neomycin are on India's banned-drugs list, and 11 are banned today. 15 batches of medicines containing Neomycin failed a government lab test between June 2019 and July 2026, from 7 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.
11
Banned combinations in force
11
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
15
Batches failed a lab test
Jul 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.
| Product | Batches | Makers | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate Neomycin Miconazole Nitrate Chlorhexidine | 5 | 1 | Jul 2026 |
| Betamethasone Valerate Neomycin Skin | 3 | 2 | Jul 2026 |
| Neomycin Sulphate Polymixin B Bacitracin Zinc | 3 | 1 | Dec 2019 |
| Ketoconazole Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline Tolnaftate Neomycin Sulphate Clobetasol Propionate | 1 | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate Neomycin Sulphate Miconazole Nitrate | 1 | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| Neomycin Sulphate Gm | 1 | 1 | Jul 2023 |
| Clobetasol Propionate Neomycin Sulphate Miconazole Nitrate Panderm ++ | 1 | 1 | Oct 2019 |
Most recent failed batches
| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | DLPS5111Mfg 2025-11 · Exp 2027-10 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | Content of Chlorhexidine (51.5%)Other | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| BETAMETHASONE VALERATE AND NEOMYCIN SKIN CREAM | YW6KMfg 2026-02 · Exp 2027-07 | 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 | DLPS5108Mfg 2025-11 · Exp 2027-10 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | DTL, Chennai-06State lab | Jun 2026 |
| Ketoconazole, Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline, tolnaftate, Neomycin Sulphate & Clobetasol Propionate | GE25077Mfg 2025-06 · Exp 2027-05 | Lifecom Pharmaceuticals (India) Pvt.LtdUttarakhand | Assay of clobetasol Propionate IP & Ketoconazole IPAssay | FDTL,UttarakhandState lab | Feb 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | DLPS5027Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jan 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | DLPS5033Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jan 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin, Miconazole Nitrate & Chlorhexidine Cream | DLPS5019Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jan 2026 |
| Clobetasol Propionate Neomycin Sulphate and Miconazole Nitrate Cream | 18241408AMfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | SpouriosOther | SDTL Raipur ChhattisgarhState lab | Sep 2025 |
| Neomycin Sulphate Ointment USP 20 gm | 23Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | Deep PharmaGujarat | Assay of NeomycinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jul 2023 |
| Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM) | FC989Mfg 2021-05 · Exp 2022-10 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharma LtdGoa | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab | Dec 2021 |
| Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate And Bacitracin Zinc Powder | GLEP-181020Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | 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) | PCF901AMfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab | Oct 2019 |
| Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM) | EZ277Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-06 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharma LtdGoa | Identification Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin SulphateIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab | Oct 2019 |
| Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc Powder | GLEP-181020Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Grampus LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Jun 2019 |
| Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc Powder | GLEP-181006Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Grampus LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Jun 2019 |
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