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CDSCO NSQ alert, March 2020: 46 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Apr 2020· Updated 20 Sep 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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Batches flagged
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Central / state labs
Dissolution
Top reason
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Manufacturers
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 | BT-8416Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Omega Biotech LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmijack- 40 (Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 MG) | T-19301Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd 22-24Punjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Tamsulosin Hydrochloride Modified Release Capsule (GOTAM-0.4 CAPSULES) | CC-190002Mfg 2019-01 · Exp 2020-12 | CMG Biotech Pvt. Ltd.58 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Chloride Injection IP | 190719Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2021-06 | Haseeb Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Salbetol -2 (Salbutamol Tablets IP 2 mg) | 469D005Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | FDC LimitedGoa | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole 20mg & Domeperidone 30 mg. SR Capsule | CRD-7015Mfg 2018-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Cotec Helathcare (P) Ltd. NH. No.-74Uttarakhand | Assay of RabeprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pheniramine Maleate Tablets I.P. (MOREVIL-25 Tablets) | NT-190221Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Brahman Bell RoadHimachal Pradesh | Physical ParameterOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol, Propyphenazone and Caffeine Tablets (Dart Analgesic Tablets) | 1802012Mfg 2018-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Juggat Pharma 47/1Karnataka | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | DL5201Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | 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) | DL5201Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | 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) | DL5201Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | 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) | DL5201Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | 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 ) | L-409Mfg 2019-10 · Exp 2021-09 | Bioconic RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Paracetamol and Mefenamic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP (SYNPAR TABLETS) | 19SGJT005Mfg 2019-10 · Exp 2021-09 | Synokem Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP 125 mg/5 ml (STARMOL SUSPENSION) | RV19007Mfg 2019-11 · Exp 2021-10 | Rivpra Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. (ALPANT-40) | MST-18403Mfg 2018-07 · Exp 2020-06 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay and DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets I.P. (NORPIC -400) | NR1801Mfg 2018-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Danish Healthcare (P) Ltd. 76/27 | Physical ParameterOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin & Tinidazole Tablets (EMNORCIN-TL TABLETS) | DVT197270Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2021-06 | Digital Vision 176Himachal Pradesh | Disintegration TestDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| NUPUR HENNA | B731Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2022-08 | 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 | MZT19009Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NH-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets USP Metorol- XL 50 mg | CT9167Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Cian Healthcare Ltd. Kh.No. 248Uttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release Tablets USP (METOROL-XL 50 TABLETS) | T8030128Mfg 2018-03 · Exp 2020-02 | ION Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Baddi-Barotiwala roadHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Methylergometrine Maleate Tablets IP | 19113201Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Mercury Laboratories LimitedGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine HCL Tablets I.P. 5mg | SHT9389Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Synokem Healthcare Ltd. D-42Uttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| JFIX-LB (Cefixime Trihydrate with Lactic Acid Tablets IP) | HS.114Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Rivpra Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification of CefiximeIdentification | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ibuprofen Tablets IP 400mg | LL484103Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2022-08 | Lesanto LaboratoriesMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| H-E-T ? 2 ml (Etofylline & Theophylline Injection) | 051904Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Bhavani Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttar Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2 mg | TPT-0317Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13 | Assay and DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg | TPT-0316Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg | TPT-0316Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Frusemide Tablets I.P. 40mg (RASIX Tablets) | 7127Mfg 2017-06 · Exp 2020-05 | Ramson Remedies 186-187Maharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ferrous Sulphate and Folic Acid Tablets I.P | IFTJ18025Mfg 2018-09 · Exp 2020-08 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. EPIPJammu & Kashmir | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Erythromycin Thiocyanate | Q190402020Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2022-04 | Ningxia Taiyicin Biotech Co. Ltd | Water ContentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL) | 190039Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | D.J.Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. 255Madhya Pradesh | Sterility Test and Particulate ContaminationSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ciprofloxacin & Tinidazole Tablets (CIPROTEC-TZ) | CTZ-19001Mfg 2019-08 · Exp 2022-07 | Neutec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. E-698Delhi | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefixime Dispersible Tablets I.P. 200mg (CEFONIX 200) | EL-G/015/AMfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Elvia Care Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Asthalin - 4 (Salbutamol Sulphate Tablet I.P. 4 mg) | SA81637Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Cipla LtdSikkim | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Trihydrate Dispersible Tablets I.P. 125 mg | EAK103Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Elegant Drugs Pvt. Ltd | Description and Uniformity of DispersionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amloclav 625 (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | BT136026Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2020-03 | Shashi Pharma | Description, Dissolution, Water and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. 500mg / 2ml | ANI3905Mfg 2019-06 · Exp 2021-05 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Alprazolam Tablets I.P. 0.25 mg | TAZ-7005Mfg 2018-01 · Exp 2020-12 | Cotec Healthcare (P) Ltd. NH. No.-74Uttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400mg | 8491015Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 164West Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | ABT18036Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NH-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | ABT18036Mfg 2018-08 · Exp 2020-07 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) Ltd. NH-8Rajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | BBT19327AMfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-07 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd. 261Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. (REBEN) | T9030099Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState 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.