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CDSCO NSQ alert, December 2019: 46 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jan 2020· Updated 20 Sep 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its December 2019 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 46 drug batches that failed quality tests, 29 at central laboratories and 17 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 39 manufacturers across 41 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets, Pre And Probiotic Capsules-DS, Zobra Eye Ointment? 5g (Tobramycin Ophthalmic Ointment U.S.P. 0.3% w/w).
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Batches flagged
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Central / state labs
Dissolution
Top reason
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
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Full list of NSQ batches, December 2019
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zobra Eye Ointment? 5g (Tobramycin Ophthalmic Ointment U.S.P. 0.3% w/w) | ZH17Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Selvok Pharmaceutical CoGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Zinco (Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP) | T-20152Mfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets I.P. | ZN-S003Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Cyano Pharma (P) LtdMadhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets IP 300 mg ( UDILIV 300 TABLETS) | 010924D7Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2021-01 | Allegedly Mfd by: M/s. Abbott India LimitedGoa | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg. | TMA1001Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Sai Mirra Innopharm Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Regunac-50 (Diclofenac Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P. 50 mg) | FZ57B801Mfg 2018-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Zim Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rebeprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. (YDZOLE 20) | TPT-0203Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Tanpal PharmaceuticalsPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. (Rebz-20) | DVTE679BMfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pre And Probiotic Capsules-DS | UPPC-1808Mfg 2018-11 · Exp 2020-04 | Heal (India) Laboratories Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | Identification and Assay of Streptococcus faecalis T-110 JPC, Clostridium butyricum TO-A, Bacillus mesentericus TO- A JPC, Lactobacillus sporogenes.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Pre And Probiotic Capsules-DS | UPPC-1907Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2020-08 | Heal (India) Laboratories Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | Identification and Assay of Streptococcus faecalis T-110 JPC, Clostridium butyricum TO-A, Bacillus mesentericus TO-A JPC, Lactobacillus sporogenes.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Asmol-500) | T-18043Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | Parth Orgichem Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Sterile | APSS18004Mfg 2018-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Rajasthan Antibiotics LimitedRajasthan | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 4 mg. (Emigo 4) | ZLC1AQ8004Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Zuventus Healthcare LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400 mg | T8422Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Nitroglycerin Controlled Release Tablets ( Nitromed-CR 2.6 Tablets) | CRT-190409Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Civron Pharmaceuticals | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Nitroglycerin Controlled Release Tablet (Nitromed-CR 6.4 Tablets) | CRT-190618Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Civron Pharmaceuticals | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Nimesulide Tablets 100 mg | NP17016Mfg 2017-09 · Exp 2020-08 | Navketan Pharma Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| 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 |
| Montelukast Sudium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. | 419-11BMfg 2018-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Zee Laboratories LimitedPunjab | Dissolution of Montelukast SodiumDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Lactulose Oral Solution USP (LACTOLOOK SOLUTION) | S-11366Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Montek BiopharmaHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets IP (ISO-10 Tablets) | STN-181818Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd | DescriptionDescription | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 180 mg (Medrofex-180 Tablets) | SPT190012AMfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Salus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid and Mecobalamin Suspension (Ferikind-M Suspension | A6APS006Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2020-08 | Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Folic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Etofylline & Theophylline Tablets IP | BN9002Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2022-03 | Halewood Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Erythromycin Stearate Tablets IP 250 MG | GPT004Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Enbilol (Nebivolol Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | MT190877Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dried Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide and Simethicone Suspension (Dizer MPS) | SL-383Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Sridhara Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets IP 10 mg (Domidon-10 Tablets) | T-19066Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Identification A.Identification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Injection I.P. | I-18165Mfg 2018-11 · Exp 2020-10 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description, Particulate Matter & pHDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Gel IP | 266Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Maxchem Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Delisprin 75 (Aspirin Delayed Release Tablets U.S.P. 75 mg) | M107M018Mfg 2018-12 · Exp 2020-05 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate Capsules (DABROUTE 110 MG CAPSULES) | SC-3115Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Cipjohn- 500) | HTN813DMfg 2018-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Amytum-500) | C903701TMfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Nikvin Healthcare (I) Pvt LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefadroxil Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Cedoxil-500) | T-16549Mfg 2018-03 · Exp 2020-02 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | TAK8048ALMfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | TAK8162ALMfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | TAK8137ALMfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcitriol, Methylcobalamin, Folic Acid, Boron, Calcium Carbonate, Omega-3- Fatty Acids (EPA+DHA) Softgel Capsules (3G Max Softgel Capsules). | ALD9075AMfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Amster LabsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Folic Acid.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| CLOXACILLIN CAPSULES IP 250 mg | MBC-18017Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Maxmed Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DESCRIPTION AND IDENTIFICATIONDescription | CDL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| CEFIXIME IP (COMPACTED) | CFEC190215Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2022-05 | Covalent Laboratories Pvt LtdTelangana | pH, water content & AssayAssay | CDL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP (Rzith-250 Tablets) | NT-18899Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | H.L. Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets I.P. 500 mg (Zolid 500) | RAL-048Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Ronak Life Care Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P. 1000 mg | BT 180322Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | Theon Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of Content & DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amlor - 2.5 (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets I.P.) | KN19001Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Ortin Laboratories LtdTelangana | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Acetaminophen 500 mg soft gelatin Capsules | M19AZ012Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Medgel Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
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- 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (46 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.