CDSCO monthly lab alert
CDSCO NSQ alert, August 2021: 36 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Sep 2021· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its August 2021 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 36 drug batches that failed quality tests, 18 at central laboratories and 18 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 25 manufacturers across 26 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large), Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg. (TEMPNIL-500), Favimax - 400 (Favipiravir Tablets 400 mg).
36
Batches flagged
18 / 18
Central / state labs
Dissolution
Top reason
25
Manufacturers
Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Sep 2020Aug 2021 · 36
Full list of NSQ batches, August 2021
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranitidine Tablet 150 mg (ACITEK-150) | Batch AT1A020Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Actinova Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pregabalin Capsules IP 75 mg | Batch T20056Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Piroxicam Capsules IP 20 mg PIROCAM-20 CAPSULES | Batch PC0014Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | WaterWater content | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Phenytoin Sodium Injection 50mg / ml | Batch P0492Mfg Sep 2020 · Exp Aug 2022 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | pH & VolumepH | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg. (TEMPNIL-500) | Batch 20NT0404Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Nuclotec Remedies Pvt. Ltd. 14 Mile StoneUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg. (TEMPNIL-500) | Batch 20NT0310Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Nuclotec Remedies Pvt. Ltd. 14 Mile StoneUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Oxytocin as per test for identification | Batch -Mfg ? · Exp ? | Not applicable | The drug contained in plastic bottle in colorless liquid/solution. black particles are visible with bare eyesDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| OXYTOCIN INJECTION I.P. | Batch OTC-232AMfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jul 2022 | Pushkar PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Oxytocin ActivityAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| NORFLOXACIN TABLETS IP 400 MG | Batch GPT9412Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Life Plus Hand Sanitizer (Alcohol 70% v/v, Chlorhexidine Gluconate Soln 2.5% w/v) | Batch Not applicableMfg Mar 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Not printed; Life Plus Healthcare Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | MisbrandedMisbranded | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection I.P. | Batch HDI121AMfg Jan 2020 · Exp Dec 2021 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Assay of HydrocortisoneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large) | Batch 086Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Deep PharmaGujarat | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large) | Batch 017Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Deep PharmaGujarat | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large) | Batch 085Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Deep PharmaGujarat | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large) | Batch 154Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Deep PharmaGujarat | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid & Ferrous Sulphate Tablets I.P. (IFA Large) | Batch 150Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Deep PharmaGujarat | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Fluvir (Oseltamivir Phosphate Oral Suspension I.P. 12mg/ ml) | Batch GD20430AMfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Hetero Healthcare LimitedAssam | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Favimax - 400 (Favipiravir Tablets 400 mg) | Batch TP-0421907Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Max Relief Health CareHimachal Pradesh | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Favimax - 400 (Favipiravir Tablets 400 mg) | Batch TP-0421903Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Max Relief Health CareHimachal Pradesh | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Doulcet-M Tablets, (Levocetrizine Dihydrochloride & Montelukast Sodium) | Batch UDT-20163CMfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Ultra Drugs Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Dispersible Paracetamol Tablets B.P. 125 mg | Batch T200558Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | Micron PhamaceuticalsGujarat | Fineness of DispersionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate IP | Batch APL/02020/E-21Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2024 | Anuh Pharma LtdMaharashtra | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| DEXTROMETHORP HAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP IP 30MG/5ML | Batch GL0015Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| DEXTROMETHORP HAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP IP 30MG/5ML | Batch GL0016Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Cofset - AT Syrup, (Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup, 100 ml) | Batch DVLD950Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2021 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Terbutaline SulphateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch CPT20005Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2022 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP 150 mg (BUPIDEP-150 ER TABLETS) | Batch CT-12330321Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Aug 2022 | Clevus LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE TABLETS IP 0.5 mg (BETNECON) | Batch VNT-19L17Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2021 | Venus Bio Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atorvastatin Tablets I.P. 20 mg. | Batch AVBT806Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Atorvastatin Tablets I.P. 20 mg. | Batch AVAT21001Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Galpha Laboratories LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atenolol Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch ATTJ20002Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atenolol Tablets I.P. 50 mg. | Batch ATTJ20002Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Acivir-200 DT (Aciclovir Dispersible Tablets I.P. 200 mg) | Batch SA91192Mfg Feb 2019 · Exp Jan 2022 | Cipla LtdSikkim | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Absorbent Cotton Wool I.P. | Batch C150520Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2023 | Shanti Surgicals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Sulphated AshOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AFFTITUDE HAND RUB | Batch HI-102Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Herbs India J-2977Delhi | Identification (Negative for Ethyl Alcohol)Identification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| ACECLOFENAC IP | Batch MIACE085420Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2025 | Magma Industries Limited C-24 to 28 | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (36 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.