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CDSCO NSQ alert, April 2020: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 May 2020· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its April 2020 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 59 drug batches that failed quality tests, 25 at central laboratories and 34 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 44 manufacturers across 46 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP), Viro-Rub Hand Sanitizer Alocohol Hand Rub, Paracetamol, Phenylephrine HCL and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Drops (COLDBEST-PC DROPS).
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Full list of NSQ batches, April 2020
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
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| Viro-Rub Hand Sanitizer Alocohol Hand Rub | Batch 20208878Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Mar 2024 | Hi Tech International | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol Remarks:- Sample contains 08.52%v/v Methanol and 54.33%v/v of isopropyl alcohol where as the label claim is more than 75%v/v Ethyl Alcohol IPIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Viro-Rub Hand Sanitizer Alocohol Hand Rub | Batch 20208878Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Mar 2024 | Hi Tech InternationalHaryana | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol Remarks:- 1) Sample contains 10.11%v/v Methanol and 46.17%v/v of isopropyl alcohol where as the label claim is more than 75%v/v Ethyl Alcohol IP 2) Color is not stable, it disappearing on storage 3) Few bottles are mentioned marketed by Hi Tech International, 18, Sector 6 Manesar Gurgaon, India instead of mfd by.Identification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Viro-Rub Hand Sanitizer Alcohol Hand Rub | Batch Not applicableMfg Mar 2020 · Exp Mar 2024 | Hi Tech InternationalHaryana | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol Remarks:- 1) Sample contains 54.54%v/v Isopropyl Alcohol where as the label claim stated more than 75%v/v Ethyl Alcohol IP 2) There is colour variation in bottles from dark blue to light blueIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Tranexamic Acid Tablets I.P. 500mg | Batch TAT607Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Salbutamol Sulphate Tablets I.P. | Batch 7193Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2020 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rosuvastatin Tablets IP 20mg (ROZUDOC-20 TABLETS) | Batch RTE1901Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | ManeeshPharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Rosuvastatin Tablets IP 10mg (ROZUDOC-10 TABLETS) | Batch RAE1901Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Maneesh Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Rosuvastatin Tablets IP 10mg (ROSUSOFT-10 TABLETS) | Batch HBT-9393Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Haustus Biotech Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Riboflavine Tablets I.P. 10 mg | Batch 2308Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Abicee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdOdisha | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramizim ? 5 (Ramipril Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | Batch EO82G801Mfg Jul 2018 · Exp Jun 2020 | Zim Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Description, Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ROSE MED (Sterile Surgical Gloves Pre Powdered) | Batch 1904A/02Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2022 | Mariya Healthcare Pvt. LtdKerala | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pure ? Handrub Alcohol Hand Sanitizer (Chlorhexidine and Isopropyl Alcohol Handrub) | Batch EHX-117Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Dr. Edwin LabPunjab | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Primaquine Phosphate Tablets I.P. (PRIMELIFE) | Batch LGT-1739Mfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Globin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Prednisolone Tablets I.P. | Batch TPR5-033Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Medipol Pharmaceutical India Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Related Substances and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Povidone -Iodine Ointment U.S.P. 20 gm | Batch 005Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Deep PharmaGujarat | Assay of Available IodineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Permethrine Soap (PERMITOP ANTISCABIES BATHING BAR) | Batch E650Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Swisskem Healthcare | Total fatty matterOther | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5028Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | pH and the Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL4302Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | pH and Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5872Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | pH and the Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5872Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | pH and the Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5872Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | pH and the Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (COLDBEST-PC SYRUP) | Batch DL5872Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | pH and the Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine HCL and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Drops (COLDBEST-PC DROPS) | Batch DVLD785Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine HCL and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Drops (COLDBEST-PC DROPS) | Batch DVLD933Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine MaleateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin Tablet I.P. 200 mg | Batch BT4348Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2021 | Brilliant Life Sciences Pvt. LtdGujarat | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablet I.P. 400mg | Batch T-9457Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. | Batch TMNL-018Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. 1199/3Himachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. | Batch TMNL-018Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. 1199/3Himachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Metoclopramide Inj. USP 10MG/2ML | Batch HLI933AMfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Organic impurities and AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Limon Cello Hand Sanitizer 1.69 FLOZ/50ML EBELE 9 | Batch EC/03/20Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Voda Chemicals Pvt. Ltd Sec.5Delhi | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Remarks:- Sample contains 45.10%v/v methanol and 0.283%v/v Isopropyl alcohol where as the label claim is Ethyl Alcohol IP 70%v/vIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Lignocaine With Adrenaline Injection IP | Batch LAN-113AMfg Jul 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Pushkar Pharma | Assay of Adrenaline BitartrateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. (ALECET) | Batch 18H-T1108HMfg Nov 2018 · Exp Oct 2020 | Orison Pharma International KhariHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine & Montelukast Tablets I.P. | Batch TMNL-008Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2020 | Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. 1199/3Himachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ketoconazole Shampoo (TRANS-KT ANTIDANDRUFF SHAMPOO) | Batch E1137Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Swisskem Healthcare | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Good Clean Hand Sanitizer With Aloe and Moisturizers | Batch 01Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2023 | JR & CoDelhi | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2 mg | Batch TPT-0317Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Tanpal Pharmaceuticals D-12-13Punjab | Assay and DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ferrous Sulphate & Folic Acid Tablets I.P. (Large) | Batch B80854Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2020 | Bochem Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Enaril-2.5 mg (Enalapril Maleate Tablets I.P.). | Batch T - 19831Mfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Enalapril Maleate Tablets IP 5 mg (ENARIL-5 TABLETS) | Batch T-20140Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.(Bargan) | Batch NT-17300Mfg Sep 2017 · Exp Aug 2020 | Neutec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. E-698Delhi | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injections 500ml (RL) | Batch 03BF0799Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2021 | Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals NH-31 | BETOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Clopidogrel & Aspirin Tablets 75/75 mg | Batch T8090229Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2020 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of AspirinDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.5%w/v Isopropyl Alcohol (FEEL GOOD INSTANT HAND SANITIZING GEL) | Batch EMB-0001Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Voda Chemicals Pvt. Ltd At: M-158Delhi | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Remarks:- 1) Sample contains 47.17%v/v methanol where as the label claim under ingredient is 70%v/v Ethyl Alcohol IP 2) Isopropyl Alcohol is also claim on another side of labelIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Chloramphenicol Capsules I.P. (LABCHLOR 500) | Batch JLGC-003Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets I.P. (CEFUROX-S- 500) | Batch T-16940Mfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd 22-24Punjab | Assay and DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefpodoxime Tablets I.P. 200mg | Batch NPSM2T19001Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Nootan Pharamaceuticals TipraHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil Tablets I.P. 200mg (CEF- DP 200) | Batch BST-1296Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Bonn Schtering Bio SciencesPuducherry | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefotaxime Injection IP | Batch AB029001AMfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets (DEECAL) | Batch WT-048Mfg Jun 2018 · Exp May 2020 | Wilcure Remedies Pvt. LtdPunjab | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets | Batch TAK8109ALMfg May 2018 · Exp Apr 2020 | Hindustan LaboatoriesMaharashtra | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CDPIN 10 (Cilnidipine Tablets I.P. 10 mg) | Batch 549J001Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. 16-17Jammu & Kashmir | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Bond Instant Hand Sanitizer | Batch A02Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Not Mentioned | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol Propylene Glycol and Vitamin E Acetate Remarks:- Sample contains 53.05%v/v methanol where as the label claim stated 95%v/v Ethyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Tablets IP (BETACONE TABLETS) | Batch BSP-1080Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Theramax LaboratoriesHaryana | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension I.P. | Batch D-2533Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Sep 2020 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Nag KalanPunjab | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Alumina, Magnesia & Simethicone Oral Suspension IP | Batch AME-1901Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of DimethiconeAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Alumina, Magnesia & Simethicone Oral Suspension IP | Batch AME-1902Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of DimethiconeAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Alprazolam Tablets I.P.(ZOCALM-0.5) | Batch NB/180845Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2021 | SBS Biotech Mouza RampurHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Alex Hand Sanitizer 1.01 FLOZ/30ML EBELE 9 | Batch EC/03/20Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Voda Chemicals Pvt. Ltd At: M-158Delhi | Identification of Ethyl Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Remark- Sample contains 42.45%v/v methanol and 0.875%v/v Iso propyl alcohol where as the label claims is Ethyl Alcohol IP 70%v/vIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P.400mg | Batch ABT18036Mfg Aug 2018 · Exp Jul 2020 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (59 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.