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CDSCO NSQ alert, December 2019: 46 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jan 2020· Updated 3 Nov 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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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) | Batch ZH17Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Selvok Pharmaceutical CoGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Zinco (Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP) | Batch T-20152Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets I.P. | Batch ZN-S003Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Cyano Pharma (P) LtdMadhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets IP 300 mg (UDILIV 300 TABLETS) | Batch 010924D7Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Allegedly Mfd by: M/s. Abbott India LimitedGoa | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg. | Batch TMA1001Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Sai Mirra Innopharm Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Regunac-50 (Diclofenac Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P. 50 mg) | Batch FZ57B801Mfg Feb 2018 · Exp Jan 2021 | Zim Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rebeprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. (YDZOLE 20) | Batch TPT-0203Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Tanpal PharmaceuticalsPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. (Rebz-20) | Batch DVTE679BMfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pre And Probiotic Capsules-DS | Batch UPPC-1808Mfg Nov 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | 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 | Batch UPPC-1907Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Aug 2020 | 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) | Batch T-18043Mfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | Parth Orgichem Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Sterile | Batch APSS18004Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2021 | Rajasthan Antibiotics LimitedRajasthan | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 4 mg. (Emigo 4) | Batch ZLC1AQ8004Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2021 | Zuventus Healthcare LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch T8422Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Nitroglycerin Controlled Release Tablets (Nitromed-CR 2.6 Tablets) | Batch CRT-190409Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Civron Pharmaceuticals | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Nitroglycerin Controlled Release Tablet (Nitromed-CR 6.4 Tablets) | Batch CRT-190618Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Civron Pharmaceuticals | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Nimesulide Tablets 100 mg | Batch NP17016Mfg Sep 2017 · Exp Aug 2020 | Navketan Pharma Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate And Bacitracin Zinc Powder | Batch GLEP-181020Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Grampus LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Neomycin Sulphate, Polymixin-B Sulphate.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sudium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. | Batch 419-11BMfg Jan 2018 · Exp Dec 2020 | Zee Laboratories LimitedPunjab | Dissolution of Montelukast SodiumDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Lactulose Oral Solution USP (LACTOLOOK SOLUTION) | Batch S-11366Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Montek BiopharmaHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets IP (ISO-10 Tablets) | Batch STN-181818Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd | DescriptionDescription | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 180 mg (Medrofex-180 Tablets) | Batch SPT190012AMfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Salus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid and Mecobalamin Suspension (Ferikind-M Suspension | Batch A6APS006Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Aug 2020 | Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Folic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Etofylline & Theophylline Tablets IP | Batch BN9002Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2022 | Halewood Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Erythromycin Stearate Tablets IP 250 MG | Batch GPT004Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Enbilol (Nebivolol Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | Batch MT190877Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dried Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide and Simethicone Suspension (Dizer MPS) | Batch SL-383Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Sridhara Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets IP 10 mg (Domidon-10 Tablets) | Batch T-19066Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Identification A.Identification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Injection I.P. | Batch I-18165Mfg Nov 2018 · Exp Oct 2020 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description, Particulate Matter & pHDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Gel IP | Batch 266Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Maxchem Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Delisprin 75 (Aspirin Delayed Release Tablets U.S.P. 75 mg) | Batch M107M018Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesilate Capsules (DABROUTE 110 MG CAPSULES) | Batch SC-3115Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Cipjohn- 500) | Batch HTN813DMfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2021 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Amytum-500) | Batch C903701TMfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Nikvin Healthcare (I) Pvt LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefadroxil Tablets I.P. 500mg. (Cedoxil-500) | Batch T-16549Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | Batch TAK8048ALMfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2020 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | Batch TAK8162ALMfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | Batch TAK8137ALMfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | 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). | Batch ALD9075AMfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Amster LabsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Folic Acid.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| CLOXACILLIN CAPSULES IP 250 mg | Batch MBC-18017Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2020 | Maxmed Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DESCRIPTION AND IDENTIFICATIONDescription | CDL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| CEFIXIME IP (COMPACTED) | Batch CFEC190215Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2022 | Covalent Laboratories Pvt LtdTelangana | pH, water content & AssayAssay | CDL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP (Rzith-250 Tablets) | Batch NT-18899Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | H.L. Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets I.P. 500 mg (Zolid 500) | Batch RAL-048Mfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Ronak Life Care Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P. 1000 mg | Batch BT 180322Mfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | Theon Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of Content & DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amlor - 2.5 (Amlodipine Besylate Tablets I.P.) | Batch KN19001Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Ortin Laboratories LtdTelangana | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Acetaminophen 500 mg soft gelatin Capsules | Batch M19AZ012Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Medgel Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (46 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.