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CDSCO NSQ alert, July 2020: 35 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Aug 2020· Updated 20 Sep 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its July 2020 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 35 drug batches that failed quality tests, 28 at central laboratories and 7 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 35 manufacturers across 25 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Zonerab (Rabeprazole Sodium Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P.), Zepara ? XT Tablets 650 mg (Paracetamol Tablets 650 mg), Sterile Inner Cavity Medical Stents and Introducer System (Esophageal Stent).
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Batches flagged
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Central / state labs
Assay
Top reason
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Aug 2019Jul 2020 · 35
Full list of NSQ batches, July 2020
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonerab (Rabeprazole Sodium Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P.) | ZRB?12Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2021-06 | VADSP PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution in Acid Stage & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Zepara ? XT Tablets 650 mg (Paracetamol Tablets 650 mg) | 419-412Mfg 2019-03 · Exp 2021-02 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sterile Inner Cavity Medical Stents and Introducer System (Esophageal Stent) | 20190731-09Mfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-08 | Changzhou New District Garson Medical Stent Apparatus Co. Ltd | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramigal 5 (Ramipril Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | VG8034Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2021-09 | Visa Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg | MT-18258Mfg 2018-10 · Exp 2020-09 | Maxchem Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Tablets I.P. 40 mg | PNT94087Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Caplet India Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PREGINATE (Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets) | ZD19107Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Description & Assay of Doxylamine SuccinateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Tablets I.P. 4 mg | LB19001Mfg 2019-12 · Exp 2022-11 | Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals LtdTelangana | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Nefidinol Retard- 10 Tablets | T8120289Mfg 2018-12 · Exp 2020-11 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Non-compliance with physical description of tablets and unfit for human consumptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Methylcobalamin, Folic Acid, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Pyrodoxine HCI, Chromium Picolinate and Selenium Tablets (M-NEURON PLUS TABLETS) | HMP 113Mfg 2019-08 · Exp 2021-01 | Med Manor Organics Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification of Selenium and Assay of Chromium Picolinate, Selenious Acid calculated as Elemental SeleniumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Tablets I.P. 5 mg | 9700719Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 5 mg | SHT8188Mfg 2018-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Syncom Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol IP (ADDIISURE INSTANT HAND SANITIZER) | 393Mfg 2020-03 · Exp 2022-02 | Addii Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Limit of non volatile residueOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isopropyl Alcohol Emollients and Moisturizer Hand Rub IP (PURE- HANDRUB PLUS) | EHX-281Mfg 2020-04 · Exp 2022-03 | Dr. Edwin Lab | Identification and Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Hand Sanitizer (SANEZER HAND SANITIZER) | NPE003Mfg 2020-03 · Exp 2022-02 | Noel Pharma (India) Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2mg. | MT182240Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol (MEDI-PLUS INSTANT HAND SANITIZER) | F512Mfg 2020-05 · Exp 2022-04 | Swisskem Healthcare | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone & Omeprazole Capsules (ROCID D CAPSULES) | RC-010Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2022-05 | Ronak Life Care Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Diclofenac Potassium and Paracetamol Tablets (AMGESIC TABLETS) | MT-19I04Mfg 2019-09 · Exp 2021-08 | Martin & Brown Bio-Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Carbonate, Methylcobalamin, L-Methyl Folate, Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate and Vitamin D3 Tablets (VERECAL PLUS TABLETS) | SPT-2070Mfg 2019-07 · Exp 2020-12 | Spectrum Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Pyridoxal-5 Phosphate, L- Methylfolate CalciumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| 70% Alcohol Hand Cleanser (SEVEN SEAS) | 140Mfg 2020-04 · Exp 2022-04 | Seven Seas Beauty ProductsDelhi | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| 70% Alcohol (KAZIMA COSMETICS TEA TREE HAND CLEANSING GEL) | BK001Mfg 2020-05 · Exp 2022-04 | Kazima CosmeticsDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (ULTRA NATURE HANDRUB) | 6Mfg 2020-06 · Exp 2023-05 | S.M. Herbal SolutionsDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (SEEJAL +INSTANT HAND SANITIZER) | JDL-1719Mfg 2020-04 · Exp 2022-03 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (PANCHVATI HAND CLEANSER GEL) | HCG.106Mfg 2020-05 · Exp 2022-04 | Baldev IndustriesDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (OLIBLISS HAND CLEANSER GEL) | BSAS001Mfg 2020-06 · Exp 2023-05 | Olicare CosmoceuticalsDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (MOIST HAND SANITIZER GEL) | 16401Mfg 2020-04 · Exp 2023-03 | Gary Pharmaceuticals P LimitedPunjab | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (MAYGRISS SANITIZER) | VES-140Mfg 2020-05 · Exp 2023-04 | Vive CosmeticsPunjab | Assay of Ethyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (FLUCONAZOLE INJECTION USP 0.2% W/V) | A9123Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Aishwarya HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Organic ImpuritiesOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS I.P. 10 MG) | ATT-110Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2021-04 | Alliaance BiotechHimachal Pradesh | Assay & DissolutionAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS I.P. 500 mg) | DT-042Mfg 2019-05 · Exp 2020-10 | Daffodills Pharmaceuticals LtdUttar Pradesh | Assay & DissolutionAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (CARVEDILOL TABLETS IP 6.25 MG) | CADG904001Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Celebrity Biopharma LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D3 TABLETS IP) | CVDT-1371Mfg 2019-04 · Exp 2021-03 | Wings Biotech LLPHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Calcium CarbonateDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (BEARD HOOD HAND CLEANER) | J031Mfg 2020-03 · Exp 2022-02 | Ambrosia HerbalsDelhi | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (ALBENDAZOLE TABLETS IP 400 MG) | 3285Mfg 2019-12 · Exp 2021-11 | Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
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- 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (35 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.