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CDSCO NSQ alert, March 2019: 51 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Apr 2019· Updated 20 Sep 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its March 2019 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 51 drug batches that failed quality tests, 31 at central laboratories and 20 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 43 manufacturers across 47 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg, VITAMIN A SUSPENSION IP (A to A), VIT-K1 (KENADION I) (Phytomenadione Injection I.P.).
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Jan 2019Mar 2019 · 51
Full list of NSQ batches, March 2019
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VITAMIN A SUSPENSION IP (A to A) | CRS-181010Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-03 | Civron Pharmaceuticals | Assay of Vitamin A calculated as Vitamin A PalmitateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| VIT-K1 (KENADION I) (Phytomenadione Injection I.P.) | IPMDA2808Mfg 2018-07 · Exp 2020-06 | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate ContaminationDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Thermol ? 500 (Paracetamol Tablets IP 500) | CR1116Mfg 2016-09 · Exp 2019-08 | Care PharmaceuticalsTelangana | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Valproate Enteric Coated Tablets I.P. 200 mg | FG-18043Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Flourish PharmDaman & Diu | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Alendronate Tablets (GATOFOS- 35 TABLETS) | CT-017893Mfg 2018-03 · Exp 2020-02 | CMG Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Sodium Alendronate calculated as Alendronic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| STOPVOM (Domperidone Tablets IP 10 mg) | JK17001Mfg 2017-01 · Exp 2019-12 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Redwell (Ferrous AspartoGlycinate, L- Methyl Folate &Mecobalamin Tablets), | 1800927Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2019-11 | Phoenix LaboratoriesAssam | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg | BT70105Mfg 2017-05 · Exp 2019-04 | Omega Biotech LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg | CT70163Mfg 2017-06 · Exp 2019-05 | Omega Biotech LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Tablets IP 40mg. (ALPANT-40) | MST-17250Mfg 2017-04 · Exp 2019-03 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution (Buffer Stage)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PRICHEK-M 2 FORTE (Metformin Hydrochloride (SR) & Glimepiride Tablets) | PFL1B83DMfg 2018-02 · Exp 2020-01 | Swiss Garnier Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Assay of GlimepirideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PANTOPRAZOLE GASTRO RESISTANT TABLETS I.P. | T-6278Mfg 2018-01 · Exp 2019-12 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals LtdPunjab | Dissolution (Acid Stage)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride BP | 08889078-OHMfg 2018-10 · Exp 2022-09 | Century Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | WaterWater content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. (Emigo 4) | ZLC1AQ8003Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Zuventus Healthcare LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| NEOSTIGMINE METHYL SULPHATE INJECTION IP | I-16336Mfg 2018-03 · Exp 2020-02 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Particulate matter, SterilitySterility | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Moxodin-CV Dry Syrup (Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension I.P.) | MMAL9002Mfg 2018-07 · Exp 2019-12 | Chiros PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of AmoxycillinTrihy drateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Moxifloxacin with Difluprednate Eye Drops ( MOXITAK- DF STERILE EYE DROPS) | PE085Mfg 2017-05 · Exp 2019-04 | Hanuchem Laboratories | Assay of DifluprednateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Misoprostol Tablets 200 mcg | T-1638002Mfg 2017-03 · Exp 2019-02 | Centurion Laboratories | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metronidazole-400 Tablets | OT-1712025Mfg 2017-12 · Exp 2020-11 | Oshin Laboratories Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Metochlopramide Hydrochloride Injection IP | I-17259Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Particulate matter, Related SubstancesParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| MISOPROSTOL TABLETS IP 200 MCG | TD-13Mfg 2018-07 · Exp 2019-12 | Poddar Pharmaceuticals Pvt LtdUttarakhand | Assay of MisoprostolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Lookast-LC (Montelukast Sodium &Levocetrizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.) | GT180886Mfg 2018-07 · Exp 2020-06 | Theon Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Montelukast SodiumDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Lexinet Tablets (Bisacodyl Tablets IP) | T8050218Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | ION Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| LIGNO 2% (Lignocaine HCl Injection I.P.) | RLE27Mfg 2018-02 · Exp 2020-01 | Rainbow Laboratories | Description, pH and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Iron and Folic Acid Tablets | T5214Mfg 2017-06 · Exp 2019-05 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Physical Parameter, Average Weight & AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection I.P. | UNI-390Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Ultratech PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Contamination & AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| HYOSCINE BUTYL BROMIDE INJECTION IP 20 MG | I-16603Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Particulate matter and the Assay of HyoscineButylbr omideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS I.P. 2mg. (GLIMITH 2) | DVTD1500Mfg 2017-09 · Exp 2019-08 | Digital Vision | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Enteric Coated Rabeprazole Sodium and Sustained Release Domperidone Capsules (RABMARQU-DSR CAPSULES ) | AL/B/124Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Alice HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium, DomperidoneAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Diphtheria,Tetanus,Pertussis(Whole cell), Hepatitis B (DNA) & Haemophilus influenzae Type-b Conjugate vaccine (Adsorbed) | 220106717AMfg 2017-10 · Exp 2020-03 | Biological E LimitedTelangana | Physical aspectOther | CDL KasauliCDSCO lab |
| Diclopill-100 (Diclofenac Sodium Tablets 100 mg) | FD830Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Fredun Pharmaceuticals LtdMaharashtra | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE Injection I.P. | I-15826Mfg 2017-12 · Exp 2019-11 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | SpuriousSpurious | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cloxacillin Sodium Injection IP ( CLOXACILLIN INJECTION ) | I-16935Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay of Cloxacillin Sodium calculated as CloxacillinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500 mg. | CT70164Mfg 2017-06 · Exp 2019-05 | Omega Biotech LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cetirizine Tablets IP 10 mg | C2180801Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Cipco PharmaceuticalsMadhya Pradesh | Related Substances & AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Cephalexin Capsules I.P. 500mg. (Staphydex 500mg) | MCC-18014Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | Maxmed Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | MisbrandedMisbranded | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefydoc-AX (Cefuroxime Axetil Oral Suspension BP) 12gm/30ml | 1712002Mfg 2017-12 · Exp 2019-05 | Kanha Biogenetic LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| CefpodoximeProxeti l and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets (STOPDOX-CV TABLETS) | T180097FMfg 2018-06 · Exp 2019-11 | Polestar Power Industries (Pharma Division)Himachal Pradesh | Assay of Potassium Clavulanate Diluted calculated as Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| COLIST (Colistmethate Sodium for Injection I.P. 1 Million IU.) | EFUAI17002Mfg 2017-10 · Exp 2019-09 | Aqua Vitoe LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Bacterial Endotoxins testBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CIPROFLOXACIN tablets I.P. 500 mg. | CT70140Mfg 2017-06 · Exp 2019-05 | Omega Biotech LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS I.P. (AXTUM-500) | BT-1804-06Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CEFUROXIME AXETIL TABLETS I.P. (AXTUM-250) | SBT-16732Mfg 2017-12 · Exp 2019-11 | SVR HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Azorid-250 (Azithromycin Tablets IP) | AZO-1801Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Atorvastatin Tablets IP (LIPVEN-20 TABLETS) | VT-17230Mfg 2017-12 · Exp 2019-11 | Sunlife SciencesUttarakhand | Dissolution (Atorvastatin Calcium calculated as Atorvastatin)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Atormax-20 (Atorvastatin Tablets 20 mg) | FVQ028029Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Ipca Laboratories Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Alumina, Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Carbonate and Simethicone Tablets (MILUCID TABLETS) | T170638Mfg 2017-06 · Exp 2019-05 | Micron Pharmaceuticals | Assay of Activated DimethiconeAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Almox-CV 625 (Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | TDCB8003Mfg 2017-12 · Exp 2019-11 | Chiros PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Potassium Clavulanate&Dis sulution of Amoxicillin Trihydrate& Potassium ClavulanateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AZITHROMYCIN tablets I.P. 500mg. | AS7001Mfg 2017-09 · Exp 2019-08 | Halewood Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| AMOXYCILLIN & DICLOXACILLIN CAPSULES (ELMOX-PLUS) | AB7003Mfg 2017-05 · Exp 2019-04 | Aagya Biotech Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Physical ParameterOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| AMOXYCILLIN & CLOXACILLIN CAPSULES (OPIMOX-CL) | 18A-BC001Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Orison Pharma International | Assay of Amoxycillin& Assay of CloxacillinAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| AARDEX 4 mg/ml (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection IP) | RD-84Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Regain Laboratories | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
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- 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (51 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.