CDSCO monthly lab alert
CDSCO NSQ alert, June 2021: 39 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jul 2021· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its June 2021 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 39 drug batches that failed quality tests, 26 at central laboratories and 13 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 32 manufacturers across 37 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Coldbest PC SYRUP (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, 60 ml), TELMISARTAN TABLETS I.P. 40 mg (TELMICEPT-40 TABLETS), SESTIL - AD (Loperamide Hydrochloride Dispersible Tablets).
39
Batches flagged
26 / 13
Central / state labs
Assay
Top reason
32
Manufacturers
Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Jul 2020Jun 2021 · 39
Full list of NSQ batches, June 2021
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELMISARTAN TABLETS I.P. 40 mg (TELMICEPT-40 TABLETS) | Batch C21T470002Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2023 | Concept Pharmaceuticals LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| SESTIL - AD (Loperamide Hydrochloride Dispersible Tablets) | Batch CST-75Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2023 | Coastal Medicare Pvt. LtdAndhra Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| SANGENTA INJECTION (Gentamicin Injection IP, 30 ml) | Batch JDLI-169Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| SANDEXA INJECTION 30 ml (Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection IP 2.0 mg/ml) | Batch JDLI-167Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Description, Assay & Particulate MatterAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| REMDESIVIR FOR INJECTION 100 mg/vial (COVIPRI INJECTION) | Batch PR/A-54Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2022 | Pristine Life SciencesSikkim | Identification of Remdesivir, Particulate matter, SterilityIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Pregabalin and Methylcobalamin Capsule (MECNAR-PLUS CAPSULES) | Batch TLC-441Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Taksa LifesciencePunjab | Uniformity of filled weightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Omeprazole Gastro-Resistant Capsules IP 20 mg | Batch GM20033Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Omeprazole Capsules IP | Batch OMI-2001Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Dissolution & LOD TestDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| OYSCAL AMPICILLIN CAPSULES I.P. 500 mg | Batch BPT-6611Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Jun 2021 | Banson Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Methylcobalamin, Pyridoxine HCI and Nicotinamide Injection (MAXOBAL INJECTION) | Batch HL-403AMfg Jul 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Havik PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| MERICOBAL-PG | Batch TLC-262Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Taksa LifesciencePunjab | Assay of Methylcobalamine & Dissolution of PregabalinAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| MEGNESIUM, ZINC AND VIT D3 SUSPENSION (DECALVIT SUSPENSION) | Batch BL-822Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Biosearch OrganicsJammu & Kashmir | Assay of CALCIUM, Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| LORAZEPAM INJECTION IP 2 mg/ml (LOPEZ INJECTION) | Batch KLLO0002Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Kilitch Drugs India LtdMaharashtra | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Iverpil-12 (Ivermectin Dispersible Tablets 12 mg) | Batch AFM20018Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Psychotropics India LtdUttarakhand | Total Aerobic Microbial CountMicrobial limits | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| IVERMECTIN TABLETS USP 6 Mg | Batch IVE/20002Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2022 | Maan Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| IBUPROFEN AND PARACETAMOL Tablets (IBULIP-P TABLETS) | Batch 21001Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2024 | Tulip Formulations Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Ibuprofen and ParacetamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Goodvit (Folic Acid Tablets I.P.) | Batch GVT-76Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Overseas Health Care Pvt. LtdPunjab | HydrolysisOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid Tablets IP | Batch T9122Mfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2022 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| FEN PIL-120 (Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 120 mg) | Batch AWX29002Mfg Oct 2019 · Exp Sep 2021 | Psychotropics India LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Inj. I.P. 75 mg/ 3ml | Batch DSIX-109Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2022 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cypermethrin Dip Concentrate Liquid Ip Vet. (CYPER 10% VETERINARY) | Batch CP-245Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Saibliss Drugs & PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of CypermethrinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Coldbest PC SYRUP (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, 60 ml) | Batch DL5872Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. The sample shows the presence of 'Diethylene Glycol (DEG)' and content of 'Diethylene Glycol' in the sample has been found to be 1.27% w/wAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Coldbest PC SYRUP (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, 60 ml) | Batch DL5201Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride. The sample shows the presence of 'Diethylene Glycol (DEG)', content of which is found to be 7.71% w/wAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Carbonate & Vitamin D3 Tablets (OYSCAL) | Batch BPT-6617Mfg Jan 2020 · Exp Jun 2021 | Banson Pharmaceutical Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CHLORCIN-500 (Chloramphenicol Capsules I.P. 500 mg) | Batch OC-1809006Mfg Sep 2018 · Exp Aug 2021 | Oshin Laboratories Pvt. LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CEFIXIME DISPERSIBLE TABLETS IP 200 mg | Batch TPT GOV-2231Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml. | Batch TBD-2003Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2022 | Systochem Laboratories LtdUttar Pradesh | PHpH | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml | Batch 1320328Mfg Sep 2020 · Exp Aug 2022 | Swiss Parentrals LtdGujarat | Assay/Content of DextroseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Belitra - 200 (Itraconazole Capsules 200 mg) | Batch AC20084Mfg Aug 2020 · Exp Jul 2022 | Cian Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Azilsartan Medoxomil Tablets 80 mg (ABEL-80 TABLETS) | Batch QZ210101Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-I)Himachal Pradesh | Dissolution of AzilsartanDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Atorvastatin Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch AVBT802Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2022 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Asonac-100 (Aceclofenac Tablets I.P.) | Batch 420-576Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Oral Suspension I.P. 60 ml Dry Syrup 125 mg/5 ml | Batch 9903620Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Aug 2021 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amitraz Dip Concentrate Liquid BP Vet. (AMTRAZ) | Batch AVG-401Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Ambrosia PharmaJammu & Kashmir | Assay of AmitrazAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Amikef 500-2 ml (Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P.). | Batch A20332VPMfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2022 | Lupin LtdGujarat | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. 500 mg/2 ml | Batch 7901719Mfg Sep 2019 · Exp Aug 2021 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Alusil (Aluminium, Magnesium and Simethicone Chewable Tablets I.P.) | Batch ACT801Mfg Aug 2020 · Exp Jul 2022 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | Assay of Polydimethyl-siloxane (Simethicone)Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ASPIRIN TABLETS I.P (Dilsprin 75) | Batch T-20902Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2021 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| AMPICILLIN CAPSULES I.P. 500 mg | Batch AMP-19B03Mfg Aug 2019 · Exp Jul 2022 | Cyper PharmaHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
Check your medicine. Enter the batch number printed on the strip, bottle or carton to see whether it appears in this or any earlier alert. Check a batch number
Sources
- Regulator
- Regulator
Changelog
- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (39 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.