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Paracetamol: 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

207 entries containing Paracetamol are on India's banned-drugs list, and 119 are banned today. 501 batches of medicines containing Paracetamol failed a government lab test between January 2019 and July 2026, from 340 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.

119
Banned combinations in force
88
Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
501
Batches failed a lab test
Jul 2026
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Original formula banned (Aug 2024)
Not banned · old NSQ batches (2016 to 2017)
Not banned · confirm (being verified)
On sale · pre-1988 FDC under review
Not banned · some combos banned (2024)
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On the banned-drugs list

Paracetamol 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 / combinationActionNotificationDateOrderStatus note
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Clidinium Bromide + ChlordiazepoxideFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 3071(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Clidinium BromideFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 3078(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Paracetamol + LignocaineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3079(E) 11 June 2026 16 FDCs · Jun 2026 Prohibited under s.26A with immediate effect, 11.06.2026 (CDSCO list published 21.07.2026).
Nefopam Hydrochloride 30mg + Paracetamol 325mg TabletsFixed-dose combination · painkillers Halted CDSCO F.No. 4-01/2023-DC (Misc. 3) dated 11.04.2025, Annexure Sr. 2 11 April 2025 35 FDCs · Apr 2025 CDSCO direction to state licensing authorities, 11 Apr 2025, not a Section 26A gazette ban
S( + ) Etodolac + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3284(E) 12 August 2024 Other orders Re-prohibited 12.08.2024 after the 2018 notification S.O. 4706(E) was quashed by Delhi HC on 22.01.2020.
Mefenamic Acid + Paracetamol InjectionFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3293(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Ergotamine Tartrate + Caffeine + Paracetamol + Prochlorperazine MaleateFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3347(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Meclizine HCl + Paracetamol + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3352(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Cetirizine HCl + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine HClFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 3385(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Levo Cetirizine + Phenylephrine HCl + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 3388(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Phenylephrine HCl + Paracetamol + Levocetirizine HCl + MentholFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 3389(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Levo Cetirizine HCl + Ambroxol HCl + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 3390(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Paracetamol + Chlorpheniramine Maleate + Phenyl PropanolamineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 3406(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Aceclofenac 50mg + Paracetamol 125mg Oral LiquidFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3408(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Aceclofenac 50mg + Paracetamol 125mg TabletFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3409(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Cam Ylofin Dihydrochloride 25 mg + Paracetamol 300mgFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3412(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
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.
Etodolac + Paracetamol + SerratiopeptidaseFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3422(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Flupi Rtine Maleate 400 mg + Paracetamol 325 mg TabletFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3423(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Paracetamol + PentazocineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3436(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Tramadol HCl + Paracetamol + Caffeine + TaurineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 3440(E) 2 August 2024 156 FDCs · Aug 2024 Prohibited under s.26A; notifications dated 02.08.2024, gazetted 21-22 Aug 2024.
Nimesulide + Paracetamol Dispersible TabletsFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 2394(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).
Paracetamol + Bromhexine + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine + GuaifenesinFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 2402(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).
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.
Chlormezanone + Paracetamol + IbuprofenFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 186(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.
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.
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + ChlordiazepoxideFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 191(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.
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Phenylisopropyl PyrazoloneFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 192(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.
Ibuprofen + Dextropropoxyphene + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 195(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.
Ibuprofen + Paracetamol + ColchicineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 196(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.
Ibuprofen + Paracetamol + Magnesium TrisilicateFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 197(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.
Ondansetron + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 202(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 + AlprazolamFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 203(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.
Paracetamol + Ketoprofen + DextropropoxypheneFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 206(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.
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + Dextropropoxyphene + ChlordiazepoxideFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 219(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.
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + DimethylpolysiloxaneFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 220(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.
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + SimethiconeFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 221(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.
Ibuprofen + Paracetamol + Phenylephrine + Chlorpheniramine MaleateFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 253(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 + Propyphenazone + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Under examination S.O. 4689(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 SC order 14.02.2019: claimed pre-1988 FDC; under examination with Expert Committee per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021 (note 4#). Legally on sale pending examination.
Aceclofenac + Paracetamol + RabeprazoleFixed-dose combination · painkillers Quashed S.O. 4379(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 Quashed by Delhi HC order dated 13.03.2019; CDSCO appealed, sub judice (CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021, note 5#).
Etodolac + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers Quashed S.O. 4706(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 Quashed by Delhi HC order dated 22.01.2020 (S(+) Etodolac + Paracetamol); no appeal recorded. Re-prohibited as S.O. 3284(E) 12.08.2024.
Paracetamol + Cetirizine + CaffeineFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 4383(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Dicyclomine + Paracetamol + DomperidoneFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 4385(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
Naproxen + ParacetamolFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 4388(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
Nimesulide + Paracetamol InjectionFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 4393(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 Banned S.O. 4395(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
Paracetamol + Pseudoephedrine + CetirizineFixed-dose combination · cough-cold Banned S.O. 4398(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Lornoxicam + Paracetamol + TrypsinFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 4400(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Paracetamol + Mefenamic Acid + Ranitidine + DicyclomineFixed-dose combination · gi Banned S.O. 4401(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021
Paracetamol + TapentadolFixed-dose combination · painkillers Banned S.O. 4405(E) 7 September 2018 328 FDCs · Sep 2018 In force per CDSCO list as on 22.11.2021

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Products that failed lab tests

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Top 30 of 154 products by number of batches.

Most recent failed batches

Product Batch Manufacturer Reason declared NSQ Tested by Alert
Tolperisone & Paracetamol Tablets TB26.084Mfg 2026-02 · Exp 2028-01 Verax Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh The sample does not conform to label claim with respect to content of Tolperisone HydrochlorideLabelling Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19State lab Jul 2026
Spasmore (Acetaminophen, Tramadol HCl & Dicyclomine HCl Capsules). SE026040Mfg 2026-04 · Exp 2028-03 Danish Health Care (P) Ltd 01. ASSAY OF TRAMADOL HCL I.P. & DICYCLOMINE HCL I.P. ?Less than prescribed limit.Assay SFDTL UttarakhandState lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol, Phenylephrine HCL, Guaiphenesin, Cetirizine Hydrochloride & Ambroxol HCL Tablets SBT-3351Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 Supercure Biotech Pvt. LtdHaryana The sample is found to be Not of Standard Quality for the reason stated under Description.Description CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650mg. AGT40557Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2027-04 Alventa Pharma LtdHimachal Pradesh The sample does not conform to I.P. w.r.to the tests for DissolutionDissolution CDL,KolkataState lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650mg FT5427Mfg 2025-10 · Exp 2027-09 Forgo PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh The sample does not conforms to the I.P. with respect to Dissolution Test.Dissolution DTL BikanerState lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650mg T60095Mfg 2026-03 · Exp 2028-02 Zenith Drugs Ltd. 72/5 & 72/3Madhya Pradesh The sample does not conform to I.P. w.r.to the tests for DissolutionDissolution SDTL,GuwahatiState lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg UT-3765Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2026-12 Yacca Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd. 11 th KmUttarakhand Dissolution testDissolution SDT&RL, BhubaneswarState lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 500mg CHT-50351Mfg 2025-02 · Exp 2028-01 Cotec Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand The sample does not comply as per I.P. 2022 with respect to the test for Dissolution of Paracetamol.Dissolution RDTL, GuwahatiCDSCO lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg PAK-825Mfg 2025-01 · Exp 2027-12 Healer's Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh The sample does not conform to the IP standards with respect to the test for DissolutionDissolution DTL, ThrissurState lab Jul 2026
Paracetamol Paediatric Syrup IP 60 ml PCS25194Mfg 2025-09 · Exp 2027-08 Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan The sample does not conform to IP standards. It fails the test Microbial Examination of Non- Sterile Product as per IP, as specified in the Laboratory protocol.Microbial limits DTL, TVPMState lab Jul 2026
Nimesulide & Paracetamol Tablets Not MentionedMfg ? · Exp ? Euphoria India PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh MISBRANDED DRUGS.Misbranded SFDTL UttarakhandState lab Jul 2026
Mefenamic Acid & Paracetamol Tablets T-252174Mfg 2025-03 · Exp 2027-02 Merril Pharma Pvt. LtdUttarakhand The sample does not conform to Schedule V of the Drugs Rule 1945 with respect to the test disintegration.Disintegration DTL, ThrissurState lab Jul 2026
Diclofenac Sodium and Paracetamol Tablets IP I501103Mfg 2025-02 · Exp 2027-01 Zydus Healthcare LtdSikkim Description & DissolutionDissolution Lucknow LabState lab Jul 2026
Diclofenac Sodium & Paracetamol Tablets AHT-2502262Mfg 2026-02 · Exp 2028-01 Aru Health Care Pvt. Ltd. - K-12 Disintegration TestDisintegration Lucknow LabState lab Jul 2026
Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets F9AHY065Mfg 2025-10 · Exp 2027-09 Pharma Force Lab 53-55Himachal Pradesh Identity test negative for Aceclofenac and Content of ParacetamolOther Lucknow LabState lab Jul 2026
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