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CDSCO NSQ alert, December 2021: 35 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jan 2022· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its December 2021 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 35 drug batches that failed quality tests, 22 at central laboratories and 13 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 30 manufacturers across 31 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Uttarakhand. Products flagged include Disilox MPS (Aluminium, Magnesium and Simethicone Oral Suspension I.P.), Trimetazidine Modified Release Tablets 35 mg, ZINCOPAC BOOST Tablets (Zinc Acetate Tablets 50 mg).
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
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Full list of NSQ batches, December 2021
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZINCOPAC BOOST Tablets (Zinc Acetate Tablets 50 mg) | Batch APT/04418Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Amkon PharmaceuticalsPunjab | Assay of Elemental ZincAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| VERMIKIND - 12 (Ivermectin Dispersible Tablets) | Batch C3FHT015Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2023 | Innova Captab LtdHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Tuscure Syrup (Chlorpheniramine, Phenylephrine & Dextromethorphan Syrup), 100 ml | Batch ALA2101Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | MMC Healthcare LtdTamil Nadu | Assay of Phenylepheri ne HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate Tablets | Batch GT200466Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Theon Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Trypsin Chymotrypsin Tablets | Batch MT193963Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Disintegration testDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Trimetazidine Modified Release Tablets 35 mg | Batch GM21063Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Average weightWeight | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Trimetazidine Modified Release Tablets 35 mg | Batch GM20173Mfg Nov 2020 · Exp Oct 2022 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Average weightWeight | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Themidon (Trimetazidine Dihydrochloride Tablets IP) | Batch TDN003Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2023 | Themis Medicare LimitedUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch TETY-01Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| RESENT (Ondansetron HCl Tablets I.P. 4 mg) | Batch 3233Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Infinitive Pharmaceutical IndustriesGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Primaquine Tablets IP | Batch AHT-2769Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Not Mentioned | MisbrandedMisbranded | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP | Batch TD20-16Mfg Apr 2020 · Exp Mar 2022 | Om Biomedic Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution (Buffer stage)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Omeprazole Gastro- Resistant Capsules IP 20 mg | Batch GM20126Mfg Nov 2020 · Exp Oct 2022 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Omeprazole Capsule I.P. 20 mg. | Batch SBC-20/021Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2022 | Supercure Biotech Pvt. LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP (METRONIDAZOLE- 400) | Batch TMRL-036Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2023 | SGS Pharmaceutical Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| MECOBALAMIN, FOLIC ACID, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, PYRIDOXINE HCI & THIAMINE HCI TABLETS (COBAL� FORTE) | Batch BM3002Mfg Sep 2020 · Exp Aug 2022 | Bio Neutraceuticals | Disintegration and Assay of Mecobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Thiamine HydrochlorideAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Disilox MPS (Aluminium, Magnesium and Simethicone Oral Suspension I.P.) | Batch C22C105Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2024 | Stadmed Private LimitedWest Bengal | Microbial contaminatio n in total aerobic viable count and presence of pathogens (E.coli.)Microbial limits | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Disilox MPS (Aluminium, Magnesium and Simethicone Oral Suspension I.P.) | Batch C22E106Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Stadmed Private LimitedWest Bengal | Microbial contaminatio n in totalMicrobial limits | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Disilox MPS (Aluminium, Magnesium and Simethicone Oral Suspension I.P.) | Batch C22E107Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Stadmed Private LimitedWest Bengal | Microbial contaminatio n in total aerobic viable count and presence of pathogens (E. coli.)Microbial limits | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Diethylamine; Linseed Oil; Methyl Salicylate & Menthol Topical Spray (VOLINI PAIN RELIEF SPRAY) | Batch XDY0036Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification (Negative for Diclofenac Diethylamine and Linseed oil) and Assay of Methyl Salicylate, Menthol.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Diazepam Injection I.P. (Diazelab) | Batch KDZI-001Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2022 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | MisbrandedMisbranded | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection IP | Batch I-131Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DROTAVERINE HYDROCHLORIDE IP | Batch DTV/170/2021Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2026 | Punjab Chemical & Crop Protection LtdPunjab | Loss on DryingLoss on drying | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS I.P. 50mg | Batch DF11Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Suzikem Drugs Pvt. LtdTelangana | Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Colchicine 0.5 Tablets (Colchicine Tablets I.P. 0.5 mg) | Batch MT201577Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2022 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500 mg. (Cipronir-500) | Batch CCF912011Mfg Dec 2019 · Exp Nov 2022 | Celebrity Biopharma LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 500 mg. | Batch 702420Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil Dispersible Tablets 200 mg (POME 200 TABLETS) | Batch WJT-175JMfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Welcure RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Disintegration TestDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| COVIFOR (Remdesivir For Injection 100 mg/vial) | Batch REM121006AMfg Mar 2021 · Exp Nov 2021 | Hetero Labs LtdTelangana | Particulate Matter, Clarity of Solution, Identification and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| COLGATE DENTAL CREAM ANTICAVITY TOOTHPASTE | Batch B19Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd | Appearance, Dispensing, Particle feel on butter paper, Total Microbial Count, Total Yeast and Mould CountMicrobial limits | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| CLODOSPIN B Lotion (Clotrimazole & Beclomethasone Dipropionate Lotion) | Batch CS2101Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Yash Pharma Labs Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Microbial contaminatio n & Assay of Beclomethas one DipropionateAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM) | Batch FC989Mfg May 2021 · Exp Oct 2022 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharma LtdGoa | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Acebrophylline (SR), Fexofenadine Hydrochloride and Montelukast Sodium Tablets (LEVOICE-3D TABLETS) | Batch T21G522DMfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Bajaj FormulationsUttarakhand | Assay of Montelukast Sodium calculated as MontelukastAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| (ZINC SULPHATE DISPERSIBLE TABLETS IP) | Batch ZST21024Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | La-Chemico Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | Disintegration TestDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| (PANTOPRAZOLE FOR INJECTION BP 40 MG) | Batch AA010102Mfg May 2020 · Exp Apr 2022 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhState 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.