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CDSCO NSQ alert, October 2022: 51 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Nov 2022· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its October 2022 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 51 drug batches that failed quality tests, 35 at central laboratories and 16 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 42 manufacturers across 42 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Uttarakhand. Products flagged include RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.), RL- 500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.), Uriflo -D (Tamsulosin HCl & Dutasteride Tablets).
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Full list of NSQ batches, October 2022
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
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| Uriflo -D (Tamsulosin HCl & Dutasteride Tablets) | Batch MT223309Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Uniformity of Content of Tamsulosin HydrochlorideUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| TILVIT (Multivitamin Infusion) 10 ml | Batch TAI1D4Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Tablets (India) LimitedTamil Nadu | Assay of Vitamin A, Nicotinamide and Thiamine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Silodosin 4 mg and Dutasteride 0.5 mg Tablets | Batch UGT22309Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Unimark Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch S2FBV24Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 107005Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 112076Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 203030Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | Batch S2FBZ324Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL- 500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch S2FBV30Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL- 500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 112041Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL- 500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | Batch S2FBV17Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL- 500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | Batch S2FBV19Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL- 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 111003Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pilogrel - A 75 (Clopidogrel and Aspirin Tablets I.P.) | Batch ALA21002Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Psychotropics India LtdUttarakhand | Description and Related Substances for Aspirin (Free Salicylic Acid)Description | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro-Resistant Tablets (PANTARIO - 40 TABLETS) | Batch SAI-289Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Anon PharmaceuticalRajasthan | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Pantop-DSR (Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro-resistant & Domperidone Prolonged release Capsules IP) | Batch SPM211927Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdSikkim | Identification and AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PREDACE-4 (Methylprednisolone Tablets IP 4 mg) | Batch PREA006Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Malik Life Sciences Pvt.LtdUttarakhand | Assay and Related SubstancesAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PAMAGIN-P (Diclofenac Sodium and Paracetamol Tablets IP) | Batch PPT21010SLMfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2024 | Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Otocap Capsules (Alpha Lipoic Acid Ginkgo Biloba Chromium Picolinate Methylcobalamin, Zinc Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C Capsules) | Batch CY039Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Jun 2023 | Ishaanav Nutraceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Alpha Lipoic Acid & Methylcobalamin and DescriptionAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ONKAM (Ondansetron Oral Solution IP) | Batch 31035Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Gujarat Pharmalab Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| ONDASETRON TABLETS IP 4 mg | Batch T351001Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| OMZOLE (Omeprazole Gastro Resistant Capsules IP) | Batch 22C06001Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | KRAS Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdBihar | Dissolution in Acid stageDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Nandrolone Decanoate USP 250 mg/ml (DECAGEN) | Batch SI-407Mfg Oct 2020 · Exp Sep 2023 | Code No.: PB/Drugs/1633-B & PB/Drugs/1619-OSP | Assay of Nandrolone DecanoateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| NS (Sodium Chloride Injection IP) (0.9% w/v) ? 500 ml | Batch SIFBZ794Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Mycobal-Plus Capsules (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid Pyridoxine Hydrochloride & Folic Acid Capsules) | Batch GFM482102Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Progressive Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification of Methylcobalamin & Assay of Methylcobalamin & Alpha Lipoic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montek� LC (Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | Batch SIC1932AMfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jan 2024 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | Identification and Assay of MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montek� LC (Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP | Batch SIC1932AMfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jan 2024 | Allegedly manufactured by: M/s. Sun pharma laboratories ltd | Identification and Assay of MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Misoprostol Tablets I.P. 200 mcg | Batch RT220304Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch BT28130Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Gluconate Health LtdWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MONTELUKAST TABLETS IP | Batch T2203068Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| MIDAZOLAM INJECTION IP | Batch MDM-155AMfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Pushkar PharmaHimachal Pradesh | pH and AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| MARKMOX-500 (Amoxycillin Capsules I.P. 500 mg) | Batch OC-1085Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | J.R.S. Oryx Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHaryana | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ltira ? 250 (Levetiracetam Tablets IP 250 mg) | Batch T22026Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Rebase Lifescience Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride and Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP | Batch 22112701Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Mercury Laboratories LimitedGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| LEVOCETIRIZINE TABLETS IP. 5 mg. | Batch 70Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdMaharashtra | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| L - Methylfolate Tablets | Batch PF8CY03Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| KINGCATH (Nelaton Catheter / Urethral Catheter) | Batch UNBHC01Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Morisons Lifecare Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | Effective length of the catheter, overall length of the catheter and Effective shaft length of the catheterOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| HEXIFLOR TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HCL TABLETS IP 2 mg | Batch 2664Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2025 | Marigold RemediesGujarat | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Fenofibrate Tablets I.P. 160 mg | Batch MG22007Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Laboratories Griffon Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Esolip 40 (Esomeprazole Gastro-Resistant Tablets IP 40 mg) | Batch TGD210190Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Dm Pharma Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Enalapril Maleate Tablets I.P. 5 mg | Batch T22093Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| DRIED FERROUS SULPHATE & FOLIC ACID TABLETS IP | Batch TC21-74Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Om Biomedic Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DIACOWIN-PLUS Capsules (Prebiotic & Probiotics Capsules) | Batch 521-263Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Bifidobacteruim specIes,Saccharomyces boulardi, Streptococcus thermophilus and Assay of Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species, Saccharomyces boulardi and Streptococcus thermophilusAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cantop-40 Tablets (Pantoprazole Tablets IP) | Batch SPT170513DMfg Apr 2022 · Exp Sep 2023 | Salus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CLARIFORD-500 (Clarithromycin Tablets IP 500 mg) | Batch HTN303CMfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2023 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| CIPDAN-500 (Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg) | Batch CND2101Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Danish Health Care (P) LtdMadhya Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CHROMOSTAT INJECTION 2 ml | Batch CH21014Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Life Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | SterilitySterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Bromhexine Hydrochloride Tarbutaline Sulphate Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (CINAFROZ BR COUGH SYRUP) | Batch G22120Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Healcure LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Bromhexine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Beekom-L (B-Complex with Liver Extract) ? 30 ml | Batch HBK-21008Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description, pH, Particulate Matter and SterilityDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch AT10-22-245Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | Assay and DissolutionAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Airmol�-650 Tablets (Paracetamol Dispersible Tablets BP 650 mg) | Batch LTA-20967Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2024 | Lifevision HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Fineness of dispersion and DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (51 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.