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CDSCO NSQ alert, August 2022: 44 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Sep 2022· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its August 2022 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 44 drug batches that failed quality tests, 32 at central laboratories and 12 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 38 manufacturers across 39 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include RL ? 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection), Vitamin D3 Chewable Tablets 60,000 IU, Velgut (Prebiotic & Probiotic Capsules).
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Full list of NSQ batches, August 2022
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D3 Chewable Tablets 60,000 IU | Batch MUTBC2101Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Velgut (Prebiotic & Probiotic Capsules) | Batch GVGC22003Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jul 2023 | Eris Lifesciences LimitedAssam | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets IP 300 mg (BAKLIV-300 TABLETS) | Batch TF2037AMfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Navkar Lifesciences WHO-GMP Certified CompanyHimachal Pradesh | Identification A, Identification B and AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Theozole (Itraconazole Capsules BP 100 mg) | Batch GC210453Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Theon Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| TENELIGLIPTIN TABLETS I.P. 20mg (ZITEN�) | Batch 18211147Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Samlik MarchakSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Sodonate-500 (Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets USP 500 mg) | Batch PNT5806Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Plena RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Assay and Uniformity of dosage unitsAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Sertraline Tablets I.P. 50 mg | Batch GM20105Mfg Nov 2020 · Exp Oct 2022 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium and Domperidone Tablets (RAYBEPOLL-D TABLETS) | Batch MT-211153Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Matins Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Rabeprazole SodiumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| RL ? 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch S2FBV24Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL ? 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch S2FBV33Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL ? 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch 112036Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Primaquine Tablets I.P. 7.5 mg. | Batch 191134Mfg Nov 2019 · Exp Oct 2022 | Modi AntibioticsGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Primaquine Phosphate Tablets I.P. 2.5 mg. | Batch TP-980001Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2022 | Centurion Remedies Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg. (DOL-P*650) | Batch PRT - 938Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Alco Formulation (India)Haryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 650 mg | Batch BTPM110Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg. | Batch TGT05212515Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | T & G MedicareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Tablets IP 40mg. | Batch POF-01Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Applied Communication & ControlsUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ondero Met 2.5mg /500 mg (Fixed Dose Combination of Linagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets) | Batch C99671Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Aug 2022 | Boehringer Ingelheim India Private LimitedMaharashtra | Dissolution, active ingredient degradation and Assay of LinagliptinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Oflopac-OZ Tablet (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablet I.P.) | Batch APNT/206Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Amkon PharmaceuticalsPunjab | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets IP Ridnor-400 | Batch RID-1925Mfg Feb 2020 · Exp Jan 2023 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets IP | Batch NOR-2001Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Mymifer (Ferrous Ascorbate and Folic Acid Suspension) | Batch LT21008Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Kausikh Therapeutics (P) LtdTamil Nadu | Assay of Folic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Mymi D (Alpha Lipoic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Methylcobalamin Folic Acid & Vitamin D3 Tablets) | Batch TT22002Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Kausikh Therapeutics (P) LtdTamil Nadu | Assay of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Methylcobalamin and Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metsodoz ? 4 Tablets (Methylprednisolone Tablets IP 4 mg) | Batch GFM02 2102Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Progressive Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methylcobalamin and Alpha Lipoic Acid Capsules | Batch 28021831Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | USV Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Description and Assay of Alpha Lipoic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Mefenamic Acid and Paracetamol Tablets (MEFIGESIC FORTE TABLETS) | Batch TD2030BMfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Navkar Lifesciences WHO-GMP Certified CompanyHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Mefenamic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride and Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP | Batch 21112704Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Mercury Laboratories LimitedGujarat | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Iverzest 12 (Ivermectin Dispersible Tablets 12 mg) | Batch PNT3940DMfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Plena RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ivermectin Tablets USP | Batch PT0031Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Iron Sucrose Injection U.S.P. 5 ml | Batch ISI21019Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Iron Sucrose Injection U.S.P. | Batch IS20043Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2022 | Maan Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | Particulate Matter and Assay of IronAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gentamicin Injection IP (GERAGEN INJECTION) | Batch V2211749Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | B.M. PharmaceuticalsChandigarh | Bacterial Endotoxins and SterilitySterility | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Gentamicin Injection I.P. (Vet) ? 30 ml | Batch VGTA-108AMfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Pushkar PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg | Batch 2110138Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dispersible Amoxycillin Tablets I.P. 125 mg | Batch AXT 11072Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Caplet India Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cotton Gauze Absorbent (Non- Sterilized) | Batch G-022Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Durga Surgical CorporationDelhi | WidthOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch CPT22004Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin & Tinidazole Tablets Cipkon-TZ | Batch RT-007Mfg Sep 2020 · Exp Aug 2022 | Rikon Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdBihar | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Chlordiazepoxide 5 mg & Amitriptyline Hydrocholoride 12.5mg Tablets USP Libotryp | Batch D2050026Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2023 | Wockhardt LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Assay of ChlordiazepoxideAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CEFADROXIL TABLETS I.P. 500 mg | Batch T2072Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Zest PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CANZON (Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500 mg) | Batch 21006Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Diamond Drugs Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (DEMOXYCLAV) | Batch MBT22020Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Aug 2023 | Mediwell BiotechHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Potassium ClavulanateDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Trisilicate and Activated Polydimethylsiloxan e Suspension (Liquid Antacid) | Batch 010122-BTN13Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Biogenetic Drugs Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| (PRICON) Sterile Single Use Hypodermic Needle | Batch 38GB0621070Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2024 | Iscon Surgicals LtdRajasthan | SterilitySterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (44 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.