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CDSCO NSQ alert, March 2020: 46 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Apr 2020· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its March 2020 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 46 drug batches that failed quality tests, 18 at central laboratories and 28 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 38 manufacturers across 38 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP), Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg, Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg.
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Dissolution
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Apr 2019Mar 2020 · 46
Full list of NSQ batches, March 2020
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinidazole Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch BT-8416Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Omega Biotech LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmijack- 40 (Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 MG) | Batch T-19301Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd 22-24Punjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsule (GOTAM-0.4 CAPSULES) | Batch CC-190002Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | CMG Biotech Pvt. Ltd.58 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Chloride Injection IP | Batch 190719Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Jun 2021 | Haseeb Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Salbetol -2 (Salbutamol Tablets IP 2 mg) | Batch 469D005Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | FDC LimitedGoa | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole 20mg & Domeperidone 30 mg. SR Capsule | Batch CRD-7015Mfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Cotec Helathcare (P) Ltd. NH. No.-74Uttarakhand | Assay of RabeprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pheniramine Maleate Tablets I.P. (MOREVIL-25 Tablets) | Batch NT-190221Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Brahman Bell RoadHimachal Pradesh | Physical ParameterOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol, Propyphenazone and Caffeine Tablets (Dart Analgesic Tablets) | Batch 1802012Mfg Feb 2018 · Exp Jan 2021 | Juggat Pharma 47/1Karnataka | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5201Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Digital Vision 176Himachal Pradesh | Uniformity of Volume, pH and Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Remark-Positive for Diethylene Glycol (Content: 32.30% w/v)Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5201Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Digital Vision 176Himachal Pradesh | pH and Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Remark-Positive for Diethylene Glycol(Content: 35.87%w/v)Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5201Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Digital Vision Pvt. Ltd. 20 176Himachal Pradesh | Uniformity of Volume, pH and Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Remark-Positive for Diethylene Glycol(Content: 34.97%w/v)Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5201Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Digital Vision 176Himachal Pradesh | pH and Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Remark-Positive for Diethylene Glycol(Content: 34.24%w/v)Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol and Mefenamic Acid Suspension (EVIMOL-DS SUSPENSION) | Batch L-409Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Bioconic RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Paracetamol and Mefenamic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP (SYNPAR TABLETS) | Batch 19SGJT005Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Synokem Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP 125 mg/5 ml (STARMOL SUSPENSION) | Batch RV19007Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2021 | Rivpra Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. (ALPANT-40) | Batch MST-18403Mfg Jul 2018 · Exp Jun 2020 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay and DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets I.P. (NORPIC -400) | Batch NR1801Mfg Feb 2018 · Exp Jan 2021 | Danish Healthcare (P) Ltd. 76/27 | Physical ParameterOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin & Tinidazole Tablets (EMNORCIN-TL TABLETS) | Batch DVT197270Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Jun 2021 | Digital Vision 176Himachal Pradesh | Disintegration TestDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| NUPUR HENNA | Batch B731Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2022 | Progression Industries Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Mineral Matter, Acid Insoluble Ash, Extraneous Sand, Total Aerobic Microbial Count, Total yeast and Mould CountMicrobial limits | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets I.P. 400mg | Batch MZT19009Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NH-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets USP Metorol- XL 50 mg | Batch CT9167Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Cian Healthcare Ltd. Kh.No. 248Uttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets USP (METOROL-XL 50 TABLETS) | Batch T8030128Mfg Mar 2018 · Exp Feb 2020 | ION Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Baddi-Barotiwala roadHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Methylergometrine Maleate Tablets IP | Batch 19113201Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Mercury Laboratories LimitedGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine HCL Tablets I.P. 5mg | Batch SHT9389Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Synokem Healthcare Ltd. D-42Uttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| JFIX-LB (Cefixime Trihydrate with Lactic Acid Tablets IP) | Batch HS.114Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Rivpra Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification of CefiximeIdentification | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ibuprofen Tablets IP 400mg | Batch LL484103Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2022 | Lesanto LaboratoriesMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| H-E-T ? 2 ml (Etofylline & Theophylline Injection) | Batch 051904Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Bhavani Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttar Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2 mg | Batch TPT-0317Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13 | Assay and DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg | Batch TPT-0316Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg | Batch TPT-0316Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Frusemide Tablets I.P. 40mg (RASIX Tablets) | Batch 7127Mfg Jun 2017 · Exp May 2020 | Ramson Remedies 186-187Maharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ferrous Sulphate and Folic Acid Tablets I.P | Batch IFTJ18025Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2020 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. EPIPJammu & Kashmir | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Erythromycin Thiocyanate | Batch Q190402020Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Apr 2022 | Ningxia Taiyicin Biotech Co. Ltd | Water ContentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL) | Batch 190039Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | D.J.Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. 255Madhya Pradesh | Sterility Test and Particulate ContaminationSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ciprofloxacin & Tinidazole Tablets (CIPROTEC-TZ) | Batch CTZ-19001Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2022 | Neutec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. E-698Delhi | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefixime Dispersible Tablets I.P. 200mg (CEFONIX 200) | Batch EL-G/015/AMfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Elvia Care Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Asthalin - 4 (Salbutamol Sulphate Tablet I.P. 4 mg) | Batch SA81637Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2021 | Cipla LtdSikkim | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Trihydrate Dispersible Tablets I.P. 125 mg | Batch EAK103Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | Elegant Drugs Pvt. Ltd | Description and Uniformity of DispersionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amloclav 625 (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | Batch BT136026Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2020 | Shashi Pharma | Description, Dissolution, Water and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. 500mg / 2ml | Batch ANI3905Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Alprazolam Tablets I.P. 0.25 mg | Batch TAZ-7005Mfg Jan 2018 · Exp Dec 2020 | Cotec Healthcare (P) Ltd. NH. No.-74Uttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400mg | Batch 8491015Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 164West Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch ABT18036Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NH-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch ABT18036Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NH-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch BBT19327AMfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. (REBEN) | Batch T9030099Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState 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.