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CDSCO NSQ alert, July 2020: 35 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Aug 2020· Updated 3 Nov 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 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.) | Batch ZRB?12Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Jun 2021 | VADSP PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution in Acid Stage & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Zepara ? XT Tablets 650 mg (Paracetamol Tablets 650 mg) | Batch 419-412Mfg Mar 2019 · Exp Feb 2021 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sterile Inner Cavity Medical Stents and Introducer System (Esophageal Stent) | Batch 20190731-09Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Changzhou New District Garson Medical Stent Apparatus Co. Ltd | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramigal 5 (Ramipril Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | Batch VG8034Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2021 | Visa Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch MT-18258Mfg Oct 2018 · Exp Sep 2020 | Maxchem Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Tablets I.P. 40 mg | Batch PNT94087Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Caplet India Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PREGINATE (Doxylamine Succinate & Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Tablets) | Batch ZD19107Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Description & Assay of Doxylamine SuccinateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Tablets I.P. 4 mg | Batch LB19001Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2022 | Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals LtdTelangana | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Nefidinol Retard- 10 Tablets | Batch T8120289Mfg Dec 2018 · Exp Nov 2020 | 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) | Batch HMP 113Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | 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 | Batch 9700719Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 5 mg | Batch SHT8188Mfg Apr 2018 · Exp Mar 2021 | Syncom Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol IP (ADDIISURE INSTANT HAND SANITIZER) | Batch 393Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Addii Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Limit of non volatile residueOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isopropyl Alcohol Emollients and Moisturizer Hand Rub IP (PURE- HANDRUB PLUS) | Batch EHX-281Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Dr. Edwin Lab | Identification and Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isopropyl Alcohol 70% Hand Sanitizer (SANEZER HAND SANITIZER) | Batch NPE003Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Noel Pharma (India) Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2mg. | Batch MT182240Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ethanol and Isopropyl Alcohol (MEDI-PLUS INSTANT HAND SANITIZER) | Batch F512Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Swisskem Healthcare | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone & Omeprazole Capsules (ROCID D CAPSULES) | Batch RC-010Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp May 2022 | Ronak Life Care Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Diclofenac Potassium and Paracetamol Tablets (AMGESIC TABLETS) | Batch MT-19I04Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | 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) | Batch SPT-2070Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Spectrum Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Pyridoxal-5 Phosphate, L- Methylfolate CalciumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| 70% Alcohol Hand Cleanser (SEVEN SEAS) | Batch 140Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Seven Seas Beauty ProductsDelhi | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| 70% Alcohol (KAZIMA COSMETICS TEA TREE HAND CLEANSING GEL) | Batch BK001Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Kazima CosmeticsDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (ULTRA NATURE HANDRUB) | Batch 6Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | S.M. Herbal SolutionsDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (SEEJAL +INSTANT HAND SANITIZER) | Batch JDL-1719Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (PANCHVATI HAND CLEANSER GEL) | Batch HCG.106Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Baldev IndustriesDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (OLIBLISS HAND CLEANSER GEL) | Batch BSAS001Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | Olicare CosmoceuticalsDelhi | Identification of Isopropyl AlcoholIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (MOIST HAND SANITIZER GEL) | Batch 16401Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2023 | Gary Pharmaceuticals P LimitedPunjab | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (MAYGRISS SANITIZER) | Batch VES-140Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2023 | Vive CosmeticsPunjab | Assay of Ethyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (FLUCONAZOLE INJECTION USP 0.2% W/V) | Batch A9123Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Aishwarya HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Organic ImpuritiesOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (ESCITALOPRAM TABLETS I.P. 10 MG) | Batch ATT-110Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | Alliaance BiotechHimachal Pradesh | Assay & DissolutionAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS I.P. 500 mg) | Batch DT-042Mfg May 2019 · Exp Oct 2020 | Daffodills Pharmaceuticals LtdUttar Pradesh | Assay & DissolutionAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (CARVEDILOL TABLETS IP 6.25 MG) | Batch CADG904001Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Celebrity Biopharma LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D3 TABLETS IP) | Batch CVDT-1371Mfg Apr 2019 · Exp Mar 2021 | Wings Biotech LLPHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Calcium CarbonateDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (BEARD HOOD HAND CLEANER) | Batch J031Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Ambrosia HerbalsDelhi | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (ALBENDAZOLE TABLETS IP 400 MG) | Batch 3285Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (35 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.