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CDSCO NSQ alert, January 2019: 45 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Feb 2019· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its January 2019 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 45 drug batches that failed quality tests, 37 at central laboratories and 8 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 40 manufacturers across 35 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Norfloxacin IP, Dynapar Gel (Alpha Linoleic Acid & Diclofenac Diethylamine, Methyl Salicylate & Menthol Gel), Tordex (Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate and Menthol Syrup).
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Full list of NSQ batches, January 2019
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tordex (Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate and Menthol Syrup) | Batch B16918001Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2020 | Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | pHpH | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Thyroxine Sodium Tablets IP (THYRONORM 75 MCG TABLETS) | Batch AEC2864Mfg Nov 2017 · Exp Oct 2019 | Acme Generics ILLPHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Thyroxine Sodium Calculated as Anhydrous Thyroxine SodiumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Teicoplanin Injection IP (TEXOPLAN INJECTION) | Batch RT-180380,Mfg Jul 2018 · Exp Jun 2020 | B. No.: LTPNB2810Himachal Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDSCO, Sub Zone, BaddiCDSCO lab |
| Stopvom (Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg) | Batch JK17001Mfg Jan 2017 · Exp Dec 2019 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sterile Disposable Syringe With Hypodermic Needle | Batch 21702S1117Mfg Aug 2017 · Exp Jul 2022 | SRS Meditech LtdUttar Pradesh | Sterility, BET, Acidity/Alkalinity, & Light AbsorptionSterility | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Ramizim-5 (Ramipril Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | Batch EO82F801Mfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Zim Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramipril Tablets I.P. 2.5 mg | Batch T180301Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Micron PharmaceuticalsGujarat | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection I.P. 25mg ? 2 ml | Batch I-15314Mfg Oct 2017 · Exp Sep 2019 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (RIDMOL-500 TABLETS) | Batch 8S17004,Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2021 | B. No.: RID-1803Delhi | Dissolution (Paracetamol)Dissolution | CDSCO, N.Z., GZBCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (RELIMOL TABLETS) | Batch RT-180380,Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | B. No.: RT-180380Delhi | Dissolution (Paracetamol)Dissolution | CDSCO, N.Z., GZBCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (PECEMOL TABLETS) | Batch AHT-1239,Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | B. No.: AHT-1239 | Dissolution (Paracetamol)Dissolution | CDSCO, N.Z., GZBCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg. | Batch PR1803Mfg Feb 2018 · Exp Jan 2020 | Danish Health Care (P) Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg | Batch PC170309Mfg Mar 2017 · Exp Feb 2019 | Cipco PharmaceuticalsMadhya Pradesh | Uniformity of weight and DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium and Domperidone Tablets (PIZA-D TABLETS) | Batch UGT17898Mfg Dec 2017 · Exp Nov 2019 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Assay of DomperidoneAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| PARACETAMOL TABLETS I.P. 500 MG | Batch PTTV-38Mfg Jan 2018 · Exp Dec 2020 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | Dissolution (Paracetamol)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution I.P. Eye Drops (0.3% w/v) 5ml | Batch S7E177Mfg May 2017 · Exp Apr 2019 | Arion HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of volumeUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Octt Skin Serum | Batch 1Mfg Jul 2017 · Exp Jan 2019 | OCT Therapies and Research Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Specific GravityOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Octt Hair Serum | Batch 3Mfg Feb 2018 · Exp Aug 2019 | OCT Therapies and Research Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Specific GravityOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin IP | Batch NFC/18121100Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2023 | Aarti Drugs LimitedMaharashtra | Loss on DryingLoss on drying | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin IP | Batch NFC/18121099Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2023 | Aarti Drugs LimitedMaharashtra | Loss on DryingLoss on drying | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin IP | Batch NFC/18121098Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2023 | Aarti Drugs LimitedMaharashtra | Loss on DryingLoss on drying | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Nicoind-5 (Nicorandil Tablets I.P.) | Batch 1612112Mfg Dec 2016 · Exp Nov 2018 | Kanha BiogeneticHimachal Pradesh | Description & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Linezolid Tablets IP | Batch OBLI01Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| LEVOCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IP 5 MG | Batch SHT7550Mfg Dec 2017 · Exp Nov 2020 | Syncom Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Invumox-625 (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | Batch WFT-170DMfg Dec 2017 · Exp May 2019 | Welcure RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution and Uniformity of Content of Potassium ClavulanateDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection I.P. (HCORT) | Batch UNI-231Mfg Nov 2017 · Exp Oct 2019 | Ultratech PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Sterility & Particulate ContaminationSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS I.P | Batch HGMT18003Mfg Feb 2018 · Exp Jan 2020 | Ravian Life Science Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution (Glimepiride)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Sulphate Tablets IP 200 mg | Batch IFT/8001Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Maan Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Fego-650 (Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 650 mg) | Batch ED941801Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2020 | Progressive Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Enteric Coated Rabeprazole Sodium and Domperidone (SR) Capsules (STOMCOOL DSR CAPSULES) | Batch HC-834Mfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | B. No.: HC-834Himachal Pradesh | In Buffer Medium Dissolution (Domperidone Sustained release)Dissolution | CDSCO, Sub Zone, BaddiCDSCO lab |
| Dynapar Gel (Alpha Linoleic Acid & Diclofenac Diethylamine, Methyl Salicylate & Menthol Gel) | Batch 5159Mfg Jan 2017 · Exp Dec 2018 | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Methyl Salicylate and Benzyl AlcoholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dynapar Gel (Alpha Linoleic Acid & Diclofenac Diethylamine, Methyl Salicylate & Menthol Gel) | Batch B046Mfg Aug 2017 · Exp Jul 2019 | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | Assay of Methyl Salicylate and Benzyl AlcoholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dynapar Gel (Alpha Linoleic Acid & Diclofenac Diethylamine, Methyl Salicylate & Menthol Gel) | Batch B039Mfg Jul 2017 · Exp Jun 2019 | Troikaa Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | Assay of Methyl Salicylate and Benzyl AlcoholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Doxycycline HCl and Lactic Acid Bacillus Capsules (DOCOX-LB CAPSULES) | Batch HC-834Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | B. No.: AHB-3086Himachal Pradesh | Assay of Doxycycline Hydrochloride, Lactic Acid Bacillus.Assay | H.Q., J&KState lab |
| Domperidone Tablets IP 10 mg (DOMCOLIC TABLETS) | Batch CDLAN8005Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Acme Formulation Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification AIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Gel B.P. | Batch D8173Mfg Jul 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cyproheptadine and Tricholine Oral Drops (CYP-L DROPS) | Batch 8S17004Mfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | B. No.: 8S17004 | Assay of Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride calculated as Anhydrous Cyproheptadine HydrochlorideAssay | CDSCO, Sub Zone, JammuCDSCO lab |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets I.P.200 mg. (Pizicef- 200) | Batch SBT-367Mfg Jul 2018 · Exp Jun 2020 | Sarthak Biotech Pvt. LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefixime Tablets I.P. | Batch MCT-16123Mfg Mar 2017 · Exp Feb 2019 | Maxmed Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (CALCICAL TABLETS) | Batch 8S17004,Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2019 | B. No.: PT-180905Uttarakhand | Dissolution (Calcium Carbonate calculated as Elemental Calcium) and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDSCO, N.Z., GZBCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets (ORTHOCAL-500 TABLETS) | Batch TP-3286Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | B. No.: TP-3286Punjab | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDSCO, Sub Zone, BaddiCDSCO lab |
| COR-3 (L- Methylfolate, Methylcobalamin & Pyridoxal-5- phosphate Tablets) | Batch CG18034Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Sep 2019 | Corona Remedies Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of L- Methylfolate & Pyridoxal-5- PhosphateAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| C-Furo 750 mg (Cefuroxime Injection IP) | Batch B298005BMfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | ANG Life Sciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Clarity of Solution & Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin And Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P. | Batch SB58049Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Scott-Edil Pharmacia Ltd | Assay of Amoxycillin, Assay of Clavulanic Acid & DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanete Tablets I.P. (Amofive CL 625) | Batch SBPT-4686Mfg May 2018 · Exp Oct 2019 | Saitech Medicare Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Amoxycillin & DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (45 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.