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CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2020: 38 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2020· Updated 20 Sep 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
Top reason
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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) | LVC?6286Mfg 2018-12 · Exp 2020-11 | Life Vision HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Trypsin ChymotrypsinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sucralfate and Oxetacaine Suspension ( SUCRACE-O SUSPENSION ) | ML190359Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of OxetacaineAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Serratiopeptidase Tablets IP 10 mg | SET8002Mfg 2017-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Sai Mirra Innopharm Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| STECLIN INJECTION Veterinary 50 mg/ml (Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride Injection I.P. 30 ml) | STIR19113Mfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Zydus Animal HealthGujarat | Bacterial Endotoxins TestBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Phenytoin Sodium Tablets I.P. 100 mg | T?18909Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay and DescriptionAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Tablets I.P. (PANTA-40) | OPT-48Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | Orison Pharmaceuticals 51Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. | T-7105Mfg 2018-09 · Exp 2020-08 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. | T-7166Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. | T-7165Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P.40 mg. | T-7159Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P.40 mg. | T-7156Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride I.P. | Y2-1904082-3Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2022-04 | Hebei Shengxue Dacheng Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd | Water ContentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Oxytetracycline Hydrochloride (VET) IP/EP/USP | Y51806089WMfg 2018-06 · Exp 2022-05 | Hebei Jainmin Starch Glucose Co. Ltd | Water ContentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Tablet I.P. (ONDEM-4) | 19440988Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Alkem Health Sciences Unit-2Sikkim | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ondansetron Injection I.P. 2 mg/ml, 2 ml | ONI1923Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets I.P. 400mg. (NEUZOL- 400) | NZL-19002Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2022-04 | Neutec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. E-698Delhi | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Mefenamic Acid and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets IP ( KOLISPAS TABLETS) | ABM29010Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2022-06 | Psychotropics India LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Lactulose Solution | TL-19109Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. 3-B (a) | Assay of LactuloseAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Glyjack ? 1 (Glimepiride Tablets I.P.) | T?19598Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Fexodil 120 mg (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets) | T?18839Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Sulphate and Folic Acid Tablets I.P. | ELB-1901Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2021-06 | HLL Lifecare Ltd. 11/A-1 & 12/C-1Madhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Everolimus | 201812021Mfg 2018-12 · Exp 2023-12 | Zhejiang Medicines & Health Products Import & Export Co. Ltd | Assay, Water and Chromatographic PurityAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Erythromycin Stearate Tablets Ip 250 Mg | GT18390Mfg 2018-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd. 357Gujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Enzitec Digestive Enzyme Syrup | UBL19005Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-06 | Unibiotech Formulations Delta DivisionHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Diastase and Assay of PepsinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Domperidone Suspension (Dom-H) | 1801Mfg 2018-03 · Exp 2020-02 | Harsh Healthcare 100Madhya Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cyanocobalamin Inj. I.P. 1 ml | CY2902Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Nandini Medical Laboratories Pvt LtdMadhya Pradesh | Particulate Matter and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringers Lactate Solution for Injection) | 2194Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2021-12 | Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd PimpriMaharashtra | SterilitySterility | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Clindamycin Phosphate Gel Usp 1% w/w) | O8073Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd. C-2 & 3Uttarakhand | Assay of Clindamycin PhosphateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cecon ? XT Tablets (Ferrous Ascorbate, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 & Zinc Tablets) | SRDT ? 1207Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2020-10 | Spas RemediseHimachal Pradesh | Assay/Content of ?Folic Acid, Elemental Iron and Elemental ZincAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Biodipin 5 (Amlodipine Tablets IP) | ZD19769Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (Angiclave- 625 Tablets) | SSB-1658Mfg 2019-11 · Exp 2021-04 | Shri Sai Balaji Pharmatech Pvt. Ltd. 20 Ext. HPSIDCHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Clavulanic AcidIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Capsules I.P. (Amoxytor-250) | HCB709LMfg 2017-11 · Exp 2020-10 | Himalaya Medical Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride IP | AMB E18001 1219Mfg 2019-12 · Exp 2022-11 | Anuh Pharma LtdMaharashtra | Assay & Related SubstancesAssay | CDTL MumbaiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400mg. (Zenebend) | GLL18001Mfg 2018-01 · Exp 2020-12 | IBN HerbalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg. | ABT18042Mfg 2018-12 · Exp 2020-11 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NG-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole 400mg. Tablets I.P. | BBT19329AMfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole 400 mg. Tablets I.P. | BBT19326AMfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole 400 mg. Tablets I.P. | BBT19331AMfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (38 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.