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CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2020: 38 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2020· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its February 2020 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 38 drug batches that failed quality tests, 21 at central laboratories and 17 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 30 manufacturers across 31 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Punjab. Products flagged include Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P., Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P.40 mg., Albendazole 400 mg. Tablets I.P..
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Dissolution
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Mar 2019Feb 2020 · 38
Full list of NSQ batches, February 2020
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tymolytic AP (Aceclofenac, Paracetamol & Trypsin Chymotrypsin Capsules) | Batch LVC?6286Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2020 | Life Vision HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Trypsin ChymotrypsinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sucralfate and Oxetacaine Suspension (SUCRACE-O SUSPENSION) | Batch ML190359Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of OxetacaineAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Serratiopeptidase Tablets IP 10 mg | Batch SET8002Mfg Oct 2017 · Exp Sep 2020 | Sai Mirra Innopharm Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| STECLIN INJECTION Veterinary 50 mg/ml (Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Injection I.P. 30 ml) | Batch STIR19113Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Zydus Animal HealthGujarat | Bacterial Endotoxins TestBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Phenytoin Sodium Tablets I.P. 100 mg | Batch T?18909Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay and DescriptionAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Tablets I.P. (PANTA-40) | Batch OPT-48Mfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | Orison Pharmaceuticals 51Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. | Batch T-7105Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2020 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. | Batch T-7166Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. | Batch T-7165Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P.40 mg. | Batch T-7159Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P.40 mg. | Batch T-7156Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride I.P. | Batch Y2-1904082-3Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Apr 2022 | Hebei Shengxue Dacheng Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd | Water ContentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride (VET) IP/EP/USP | Batch Y51806089WMfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2022 | Hebei Jainmin Starch Glucose Co. Ltd | Water ContentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Tablet I.P. (ONDEM-4) | Batch 19440988Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Alkem Health Sciences Unit-2Sikkim | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ondansetron Injection I.P. 2 mg/ml, 2 ml | Batch ONI1923Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets I.P. 400mg. (NEUZOL- 400) | Batch NZL-19002Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2022 | Neutec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. E-698Delhi | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Mefenamic Acid and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (KOLISPAS TABLETS) | Batch ABM29010Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Jun 2022 | Psychotropics India LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Lactulose Solution | Batch TL-19109Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. 3-B (a) | Assay of LactuloseAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Glyjack ? 1 (Glimepiride Tablets I.P.) | Batch T?19598Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Fexodil 120 mg (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets) | Batch T?18839Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Sulphate and Folic Acid Tablets I.P. | Batch ELB-1901Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Jun 2021 | HLL Lifecare Ltd. 11/A-1 & 12/C-1Madhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Everolimus | Batch 201812021Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Dec 2023 | Zhejiang Medicines & Health Products Import & Export Co. Ltd | Assay, Water and Chromatographic PurityAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Erythromycin Stearate Tablets Ip 250 Mg | Batch GT18390Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2021 | Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd. 357Gujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Enzitec Digestive Enzyme Syrup | Batch UBL19005Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Jun 2020 | Unibiotech Formulations Delta DivisionHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Diastase and Assay of PepsinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Domperidone Suspension (Dom-H) | Batch 1801Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | Harsh Healthcare 100Madhya Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cyanocobalamin Inj. I.P. 1 ml | Batch CY2902Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Nandini Medical Laboratories Pvt LtdMadhya Pradesh | Particulate Matter and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringers Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch 2194Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2021 | Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd PimpriMaharashtra | SterilitySterility | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Clindamycin Phosphate Gel Usp 1% w/w) | Batch O8073Mfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd. C-2 & 3Uttarakhand | Assay of Clindamycin PhosphateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cecon ? XT Tablets (Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 & Zinc Tablets) | Batch SRDT ? 1207Mfg May 2019 · Exp Oct 2020 | Spas RemediseHimachal Pradesh | Assay/Content of ?Folic Acid, Elemental Iron and Elemental ZincAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Biodipin 5 (Amlodipine Tablets IP) | Batch ZD19769Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (Angiclave- 625 Tablets) | Batch SSB-1658Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Shri Sai Balaji Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd. 20 Ext. HPSIDCHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Clavulanic AcidIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Capsules I.P. (Amoxytor-250) | Batch HCB709LMfg Nov 2017 · Exp Oct 2020 | Himalaya Medical Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride IP | Batch AMB E18001 1219Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2022 | Anuh Pharma LtdMaharashtra | Assay & Related SubstancesAssay | CDTL MumbaiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400mg. (Zenebend) | Batch GLL18001Mfg Jan 2018 · Exp Dec 2020 | IBN HerbalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg. | Batch ABT18042Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2020 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NG-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole 400mg. Tablets I.P. | Batch BBT19329AMfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole 400 mg. Tablets I.P. | Batch BBT19326AMfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole 400 mg. Tablets I.P. | Batch BBT19331AMfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (38 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.