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Paracetamol: 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

207 entries containing Paracetamol are on India's banned-drugs list, and 119 are banned today. 548 batches of medicines containing Paracetamol failed a government lab test between January 2019 and September 2026, from 368 manufacturers. A failed batch concerns that batch only, not the medicine or every brand.

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Banned combinations in force
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Other listed orders (stayed, restricted, quashed)
548
Batches failed a lab test
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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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Most recent failed batches

Product Batch Manufacturer Reason declared NSQ Tested by Alert
Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Caffeine Tablets Batch DRT25284Mfg Sep 2025 · Exp Aug 2027 Eastern HealthcareUttarakhand DescriptionDescription RDTL, Bellary, KarnatakaState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Caffeine & Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Tablets Batch DHPLT/030725Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 Durgaji Healthcare Pvt.LtdUttarakhand The sample does not conform to claim as per Schedule V, Drugs & Cosmetics Acts and rules 1945 with respect to test for 'Disintegration Time' and is also not of standard quality for the reason stated under 'Description'.Description CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol, Phenylephrine HCL, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Suspension Batch SKL260238Mfg Mar 2026 · Exp Feb 2028 S Kins PharmaHimachal Pradesh The sample does not coform to the claim to the prescribed standard for Patent & Proprietary medicine with respect to the assay of menthol.Assay Drug Testing Laboratory, Baddi, Solan, H.PState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg, Batch CAAL25019Mfg Apr 2025 · Exp Mar 2028 Curetech Formulations Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to IP standards. It fails the test Dissolution.Dissolution RDTL , ErnakulamState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg Batch TV6122Mfg Aug 2026 · Exp Jul 2028 Alpa Laboratories LtdMadhya Pradesh The sample does not conform to IP with respect to the DissolutionDissolution SDTL, GuwahatiState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg Batch IPCL25017Mfg Mar 2025 · Exp Feb 2028 Pinnacle Life Science Pvt LtdHimachal Pradesh Test for DissolutionDissolution RDTL, Bellary, KarnatakaState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 500mg Batch PCTJ26007Mfg Mar 2026 · Exp Feb 2028 Vivek Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdJammu & Kashmir The sample does not conform to IP with respect to the DissolutionDissolution SDTL, GuwahatiState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg Batch PAK-815Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2027 Healer's Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh The Sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to the test Dissolution.Dissolution DTL, ThrissurState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Sustained Release Tablets USP Batch BRD240848AMfg Dec 2024 · Exp Nov 2027 BRD Medilabs (Unit-II)Himachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to USP Standards. It fails the test Dissolution as per USP.Dissolution RDTL , ErnakulamState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Phenylepherine Hydrochloride Caffine (Anhydrous) Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Batch T-2511129Mfg Nov 2025 · Exp Oct 2027 Aagya Biotech Pvt. Ltd. 1.5 kmUttarakhand DescriptionDescription SDT&RL, BhubanesearState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP Batch PAMLA002Mfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh The sample does not conform to IP in respect of content of Paracetamol.Other LUCKNOW, Uttar PradeshState lab Sep 2026
Paracetamol IP 500 mg Tablets Batch APRCT-2501Mfg May 2025 · Exp Apr 2027 Konis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh Sample Does not meets the Specifications wrt, Assay and Dissolution Test as per IP.Assay State Lab, DCL, TelanganaState lab Sep 2026
PARACETAMOL PAEDIATRIC ORAL SUSPENSION Batch PAD1130Mfg Feb 2026 · Exp Jan 2028 REVIVE Formulations India Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu Misbranded-Incorrect LabellingMisbranded DTL, PuducherryState lab Sep 2026
PARACETAMOL AND TRAMADOL TABLETS IP Batch DT644Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 Prim Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (I) Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu Failed Disintegration and DissolutionDissolution DTL, PuducherryState lab Sep 2026
Meloxicam, Paracetamol And Serratiopeptidase Bolus (Vet) Batch PT25367Mfg Dec 2025 · Exp May 2028 Prispag PharmaPunjab Uneven Light Brown Coloured Spots are observed on the Surface of Almost all the Bolus.Description FDAL, M. S Chhatrapatri Sambhajinagar, F.D.A Mahrasthra StateState lab Sep 2026
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