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CDSCO NSQ alert, August 2020: 22 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Sep 2020· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its August 2020 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 22 drug batches that failed quality tests, 9 at central laboratories and 13 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 17 manufacturers across 18 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Delhi. Products flagged include Hypodermic Syringe 2ml., (Allyn Instant Dry Hand Rub), Winpress-XL 5mg (Prazosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets).
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Sep 2019Aug 2020 · 22
Full list of NSQ batches, August 2020
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winpress-XL 5mg (Prazosin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tablets) | Batch PST9001Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2021 | Vivimed Labs LimitedTelangana | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin C, Vitamin B-12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide Injection (Eldervit- 12 Im/Iv Drip) | Batch 20NI0210Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Nuclotec Remedies Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin C, Vitamin B-12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide Injection (Eldervit-12 Im/Iv Drip) | Batch 20NI0212Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Nuclotec Remedies Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Sterility A, Sterility BSterility | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| New Fame N Love Fairness Cream | Batch 5Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2023 | P.C. Cosmetics | Total Aerobic Microbial Count, Total yeast and Mould Count, Pseudomonas aeruginosa per gramMicrobial limits | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Isopropyl Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate Hand Sanitizer (Vibpure Hand Sanitizer) | Batch 231HMfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2022 | Haustus Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Instant Hand Sanitizer Original Alcohol Based (Safe Me Sanitizer) | Batch SM/2020/508Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | KDM Goldstar CoDelhi | Identification for Alcohol (Ethyl Alcohol)Identification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Hypodermic Syringe 5ml. | Batch 19703Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam International | SterilitySterility | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Hypodermic Syringe 2ml. | Batch 19501Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam International | SterilitySterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Hypodermic Syringe 2ml. | Batch 19503Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Gurumangalam International | SterilitySterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Halopar (Haloperidol Injection IP 5mg/ml) 1ml. | Batch DP9004Mfg Jan 2019 · Exp Dec 2020 | Divine Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid Tablets I.P. 5mg. | Batch T9125Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2022 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | ASSAYAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol and Niacinamide Hand Sanitizer Gel (Tanzo) | Batch SM041Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Swiss Biotech ParentralsHaryana | Assay of Ethyl Alcohol, Isopropyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Ethyl Alcohol Solution 70% (Handzon Instant Hand Sanitizer) | Batch HDZC-016Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | RPL (India) Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay of EthanolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Ethanol Hand Sanitizer (Instawash Hand Sanitizer) | Batch 247HMfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2022 | Haustus Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Assay of EthanolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Diclofenac gel B.P. 1% w/w | Batch 8916Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2020 | Syncom Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | ASSAYAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Clidinium Bromide, Chlordiazepoxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Tablets (Ulcon Tablets) | Batch ULGT20031Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Clidinium BromideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Dispersible Tablets (Micfox-100 Dt Tablets) | Batch FBT19-186BMfg Jun 2019 · Exp May 2021 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP 625 mg (Amzeclav-625 Tablets) | Batch KPT-3348Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Apr 2021 | G Nine Bioceuticals Pvt. LtdHaryana | Dissolution (Amoxycillin Trihydrate)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Advanced Hand Rub 70% Alcohol (RYAAL) | Batch BO208586Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Bo InternationalDelhi | Assay of Isopropyl Alcohol and Chlorhexidine Gluconate SolutionAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Aciclovir Tablets IP (Herpivir-800 Tablets) | Batch DVT197055Mfg Jul 2019 · Exp Jun 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (Allyn Instant Dry Hand Rub) | Batch PKE-06Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | P.K. CosmeticsDelhi | Assay of Ethyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (Allyn Instant Dry Hand Rub) | Batch PKEA-07Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jul 2023 | P.K. CosmeticsDelhi | Assay of Ethyl AlcoholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (22 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.