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CDSCO NSQ alert, September 2022: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Oct 2022· Updated 20 Sep 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its September 2022 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 59 drug batches that failed quality tests, 28 at central laboratories and 31 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 49 manufacturers across 55 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Thirobal -5 (Carbimazole Tablets I.P. 5 mg), LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM TABLETS IP 50 mcg, Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg.
59
Batches flagged
28 / 31
Central / state labs
Dissolution
Top reason
49
Manufacturers
Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Oct 2021Sep 2022 · 59
Full list of NSQ batches, September 2022
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg | MOT22139Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2024-05 | Medicamen Organics LimitedUttarakhand | Uniformity of Dispersion and DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| ZINC SULPHATE DISPERSIBLE TABLETS IP | ZS22001Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2024-05 | La-Chemico Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | Disintegration TestDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| WARCETIZ (Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | MT-21465Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Medimark Drugs & PharmaceuticalsUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Vildazem M 1000 (Vildagliptin 50 mg & Metformin Hydrochloride 1000 mg Tablets I.P.) | 421-1467Mfg 2021-09 · Exp 2024-08 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Thirobal -5 (Carbimazole Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | T-01497Mfg 2021-04 · Exp 2022-09 | East West Pharma (India) Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Thiamazole and other related substancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Thirobal -5 (Carbimazole Tablets I.P. 5 mg) | T-02099Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2022-12 | East West Pharma (India) Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Thiamazole and other related substancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg | TETY-01Mfg 2021-04 · Exp 2023-03 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| THIOCOLCHICOSI DE CAPSULES IP 4 mg | GC210614Mfg 2021-09 · Exp 2023-08 | Theon Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Sin-DSR (Rabeprazole Sodium (EC) & Domperidone Sustained Release Capsules) | UCA-21063Mfg 2021-08 · Exp 2023-07 | Upkar PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay for Rabeprazole SodiumAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Secef - CV (Cefixime & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets) | TPP-014Mfg 2021-10 · Exp 2023-03 | Park PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Cefixime & Potassium ClavulanateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 10 mg | 21S1GTA035Mfg 2021-01 · Exp 2022-12 | Synokem Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ranitidine Tablets IP 150 mg (ACILOC 150) | LD22114Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-07 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedGujarat | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P. 20 mg | RRZT-020Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Revat Laboratories Pvt. LtdAndhra Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| RL 500ml (Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP) (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | S2FBV25Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propoven Injection 50ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | PNL-220316Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay & Free Fatty AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propomit Injection 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | PNL-220418Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-03 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Free Fatty AcidOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propofol Injection IP 1%w/v (NEOROF INJECTION ) | 340160Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Neon Laboratories LtdMaharashtra | pHpH | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml (PROPOVEN INJECTION ) | PNL-220316Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description, pH, Propofol dimer, Free fatty acid, Bacterial Endotoxins SterilityDescription | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg | T120210Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P. Pantofer-40 Tablets | T 21351Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Wamika Pharmaceuticals Private LimitedHaryana | Dissolution (Buffer Stage)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PROLONGED- RELEASE SODIUM VALPROATE TABLET BP 500 mg | G210163Mfg 2021-09 · Exp 2023-08 | Vee Excel Drugs & Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdUttar Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| POVIDONE IODINE SOLUTION IP 10% W/V | 2103001Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2023-09 | Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals LtdWest Bengal | pH and AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| PARACETAMOL TABLETS IP (Larkin) | E-23Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2024-11 | Lark Laboratories (India) LtdRajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ornigyl-O (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets I.P.) | B22122001Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ocean�-OZ (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets) | SMT-922Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | SMBJ Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| OMECAP (Omeprazole Capsules IP 20 mg) | LPOC-035Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2023-06 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets I.P. 400 mg | WT-215Mfg 2021-11 · Exp 2023-10 | Wilcure Remedies Pvt LtdMadhya Pradesh | Dissolution testDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| NTP-650 (Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 650 mg.) | 21F-16Mfg 2021-06 · Exp 2023-05 | Krypton PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| NEXOFOL Injection 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | PNL-220419Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-03 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Moxmed-500 (Amoxycillin Capsule I.P. 500mg) | KC21103Mfg 2021-10 · Exp 2023-09 | Krux Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Dissolution and AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets IP (Viznil) | VNE2101Mfg 2021-06 · Exp 2023-05 | Tirupati Medicare LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Misoprostol Tablets I.P. 200 mcg | UHT21422Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Misopres -200 (Misoprostol Tablets I.P. 200 mcg) | T-02095Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2023-06 | East West Pharma (India) Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MONTERUS-L (Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.) | VBGT-094Mfg 2021-11 · Exp 2023-10 | Vats Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution and DescriptionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Lvcipro 500 - tablets (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | LV22CT-691Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | LV Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Losacon-H (Losartan Potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets I.P.) | C21L262001Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Concept Pharmaceuticals LtdMaharashtra | Assay of HydrochlorthiazideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup | LZR-2202Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM TABLETS IP 50 mcg | TL-740003Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Centurion Remedies Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM TABLETS IP 50 mcg | TL-740003Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Centurion Remedies Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| LEVOCET Levocetirizine Tablets IP 5 mg | GT22020BMfg 2022-01 · Exp 2024-12 | Hetero Healthcare LimitedAssam | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| KOOCAL-500 (Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP) | TG21-2549Mfg 2021-10 · Exp 2023-03 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| IM-OKTM (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | T-5479Mfg 2021-09 · Exp 2023-08 | Sarwal LaboratoryHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg. Glimvale-1 Tablets | 21JP/T-2247Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Jips Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Flavosil -200 (Flavoxate Hydrochloride Tablets IP 200 mg) | TT-041021Mfg 2021-10 · Exp 2023-09 | Technica Lab & Pharma Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| FEXOFENADINE HCL TABLETS IP 120 mg (REFEXO TABLETS 120 mg) | OT-220196Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Orchid Bio?Tech LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Dried Ferrous Sulphate & Folic Acid Tablets IP | TE22-24Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Om Biomedic Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DIVALPROEX SODIUM TABLETS IP 500 mg | PF8AO19Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2023-06 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution (Buffer stage)Dissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Co-trimoxazole Tablets IP SS | CM-121Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2023-06 | High Tech PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Clopidogrel and Aspirin Tablets I.P. | PR14AD14Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Free Salicylic Acid (Related Substances for Aspirin)Related substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg | CPT22006Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | Test for DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| BUDISON 0.5 Respules (Budenoside, Nebuliser Suspension BP (0.5 mg) ? 2 ml | K1090046Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | KamlaAmrut Pharmaceutical LLPGujarat | Assay & Related SubstancesAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP 500mg AZUSTAN-500 Tablets | MGT22007BMfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Mediwell BiotechHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Azithromycin Oral Suspension IP 200 mg/ 5 ml | AYA-2101Mfg 2021-01 · Exp 2022-12 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay/content of Anhydrous AzithromycinAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atorvastatin Tablets IP 20 mg | AVAT21006Mfg 2021-05 · Exp 2023-04 | Galpha Laboratories LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ascorbic Acid Tablets IP 500 mg | T392006Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Alumina, Magnesia & Simethicone Tablets U.S.P. | 2718Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Abicee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdOdisha | Assay of SimethiconeAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMITRYN-C (Chlordiazepoxide and Amitriptyline Hydrochloride Tablets U.S.P.) | AC2103Mfg 2021-06 · Exp 2024-05 | K.C. LaboratoriesGujarat | Assay of ChlordiazepoxideAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| ALCIFLOX� 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP) | ACT21015SLMfg 2021-10 · Exp 2024-09 | Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| ACILOC 150 (RANITIDINE TABLETS IP 150 mg) | LD21599Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2024-05 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedGujarat | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (59 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.