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CDSCO NSQ alert, November 2022: 83 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Dec 2022· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its November 2022 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 83 drug batches that failed quality tests, 54 at central laboratories and 29 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 54 manufacturers across 68 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)500 ml, Zincofine-20 DT (Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20mg), Zenmax Tablets (Albendazole Tablets I.P.).
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Full list of NSQ batches, November 2022
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
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| Zincofine-20 DT (Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20mg) | Batch T-1E0108Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Morepan Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Zincofine-20 DT (Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20mg) | Batch T-1E0122Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Morepan Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch ZST922Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Zenmax Tablets (Albendazole Tablets I.P.) | Batch CBT-122A/20Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | C.B. HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Zenmax Tablets (Albendazole Tablets I.P.) | Batch CBT-714/21Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | C.B. HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Tolperisone Hydrochloride Tablets 150 mg | Batch TSB-501Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch T101006Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Sodium Valproate Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch T2240Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sensikast-LC Tablets (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride & Montelukast Sodium Tablets) | Batch APT/04591Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Amkon PharmaceuticalsPunjab | Identification and Assay/Content of Levocetirizine Dihydrochlorid e and MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| SHELCAL�-500 (Calcium And Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P.) | Batch 8LV2H077Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification of Vitamin D3, Dissolution (Calcium) and Assay of Elemental Calcium & Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ropula Injection-20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | Batch NADPF1CMfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ranitidine Oral Solution I.P. 100mL | Batch 2005Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jul 2023 | Vivimed Labs LimitedTelangana | ASSAYAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ramipril Tablets IP 5.0 mg | Batch RMFT905Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | Assay of RamiprilAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets I.P. | Batch RBM-501Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Healer's Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| RL-500ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 203042Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Bacterial Endotoxins & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pufolin Injection- 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml) | Batch NADPF1BMfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propoven Injection-20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | Batch PNL-210005Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propoven Injection-20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml) | Batch NADPF1AMfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml (Propoven Injection) | Batch PNL-220513Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Proband (Albendazole Tablets IP 400mg) | Batch Rl 21006Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Uptas LifescienceGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Primaquine Phosphate Tablets IP | Batch PQH-08Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2024 | Askon Health CareMadhya Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Prazoto-DSR Capsules (Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant and Domperidone Prolonged- release Capsules IP) | Batch S-22316Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Nov 2023 | Solace Biotech LimitedUttarakhand | Dissolution (Pantoprazole)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pfolol-20 Injection (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | Batch PNL-220515Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pfolol-10 Injection-10 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml), | Batch NADOG1CMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 650mg | Batch T120214Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch TDJ2010ALMfg Mar 2022 · Exp Aug 2023 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantop-DSR� (Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro-resistant & Domperidone Prolonged- release Capsules IP) | Batch SPA220030Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdSikkim | Identification and Assay/ Content of ?Pantoprazole and Domperidone?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantop- D SR� (Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro-resistant & Domperidone Prolonged-release Capsules IP) | Batch SPJ211372Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdSikkim | Identification and Assay/Content of Pantoprazole & Domperidone and DescriptionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PROZOFOL INJECTION, 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml) | Batch PNL-220420Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PROPOSOL INJECTION, 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg/ml) | Batch PNL-220421Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PROPOSOL INJECTION 10 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10mg /ml) | Batch PNL-220505Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PQUIN-2.5 (Primaquine Phosphate Tablets IP 2.5 mg) | Batch CN2102Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | Century Drugs Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Dissolution and AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PCD COLD� (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine HCl, Caffeine & Diphenhydramine HCl Tablets) | Batch GLT-21213Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Gopal LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PARACETAMOL TABLETS IP 500mg | Batch PLA22004Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Danish Healthcare (P) Ltd. 76/27-28 | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ondansetron Tablets IP 4 mg | Batch ONTZ-07Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin and Tinidazole Tablets (Norflox-TZ RF) | Batch STC21450Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2024 | Shivalik Remedies Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification & AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Nexofol Injection 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml) | Batch PNL-220514Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Nexofol Injecion (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml) | Batch PNL-220507Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neostigmine Injection I.P. 0.5 mg /ml | Batch NM22L2Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Acro Lifesciences (India) Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Description, Particulate Matter & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Nenfol Injection-10 ml (Propofol Injection BP 10mg/ml) | Batch NADOG1AMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP 5 mg | Batch GM21075Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methodol -16 (Methylpredinisolone Tablets I.P.) | Batch MHD2201Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Apple Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Mepdofol Injection 20 ml (Propofol Emulsion for Injection IP 10 mg/ml) | Batch PNL-220043Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Nixi Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MONK ? 4 (Montelukast Mouth Dissolving Tablets) | Batch T2022Mfg Jul 2020 · Exp Jun 2023 | Picasso RemediesDaman & Diu | Disintegration & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MIDZOCULE 10 Injection (Midazolam Injection I.P. 1mg/ml | Batch BLMZ121001Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Safe Parenterals Pvt.LtdAndhra Pradesh | pH and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup. 30 ml | Batch LZR-2202Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | ?pH?pH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup (30 ml) | Batch LZR-2207Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | ?pH?pH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup | Batch LZR-2204Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | ?pH?pH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Larkin�(Paracetamol Tablets IP) | Batch E-24Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | Lark Laboratories (India) Ltd. Works at: SP- 1192 ERajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ibuprofen Oral Suspension B.P., 60ml | Batch IPS6-21-221Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | ?pH?pH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Gel MPS (Magnesium Hydroxide, Dried Aluminium Hydroxide gel, Magnesium, Aluminium Silicate Hydrate & Activated Dimethicone Tablets) | Batch T-0775/21Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Lucent Biotech LimitedUttarakhand | Assay of Polydimethyl- siloxaneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gabapentin Capsules IP 300 mg (GABATIX- 300 CAPSULES) | Batch 1721-625Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2024 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Frusemide Injection I.P. 2ml | Batch FR12223Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Nandani Medical Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets IP 10 mg (Domcolic Tablets) | Batch GSM0040Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | IdentificationIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Suspension IP, 30ml | Batch DPS3-21-221Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Diclopac (Diclofenac Potassium and Paracetamol Tablets) | Batch APT/04682Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Amkon PharmaceuticalsPunjab | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| DICLORIN PLUS (Diclofenac Sodium & Paracetamol Tablets) | Batch DR-152Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2024 | Andisons PharmixBihar | Uniformity of weight of Tablet and Assay of ParacetamolAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)500 ml | Batch 2105B0222Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2024 | Pharma Impex Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)500 ml | Batch 2105B0223Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Pharma Impex Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)500 ml | Batch 2105B0225Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Pharma Impex Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)500 ml | Batch 2105B0159Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2024 | Pharma Impex Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL)500 ml | Batch 2105B0160Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2024 | Pharma Impex Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Clopidogrel Tablets IP 75 mg | Batch CPDT21002Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Ravian Life Sciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch CPT22006Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets I.P. 4 mg | Batch 745Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Deep PharmaGujarat | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ceftal (Ceftriaxone Injection I.P.) | Batch UNI-210194Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Unital FormulationsHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Matter, Clarity of Solution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil Dispersible Tablets 200 mg | Batch UCT-22159Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Ultra Drugs Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefoperazone and Sulbactam For Injection (Suf-DT Injection) | Batch SRI22-011R3Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Subham RemediesUttarakhand | Clarity and Colour of Solution, Water and Assay of Sulbactam sodiumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cefoperazone & Sulbactam for Injection 2g | Batch 6400222Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Particulate Matter & Clarity of solutionParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P. (500 mg + 250 IU) | Batch CWTY-201Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | Description, Dissolution of Calcium & Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P. | Batch MGCT2020Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2022 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Bupivacaine Hydrochloride Injection IP (0.5% w/v) ? 20 ml | Batch I-1088Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description, Particulate Matter & SterilityDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Bupicain- Heavy 4 ml (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride with Dextrose Injection U.S.P.) | Batch BUI22003Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Themis Medicare LimitedUttarakhand | Assay of DextroseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Bisacodyl Tablets IP 5 mg (Bicolax- 5 Tablets) | Batch 12235Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2023 | Elikem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Dissolution test (Buffer Stage) and AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Bisacodyl Tablets IP (Dulax Tablets) | Batch DT2H005Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Scott-Edil Pharmacia LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| B-fine OD (Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine HCl & Folic Acid Tablets) | Batch JT-048Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Jainsons HealthcareUttarakhand | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| B - Complex Capsules | Batch UGC22022Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Jun 2023 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| B - Complex Capsules | Batch UGC22048Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jul 2023 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide& Activated Dimethicone Tablets I.P. | Batch ET21037Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Eastern Chemical Industrial Pvt. LtdOdisha | Assay of Polydimethyl- siloxaneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide & Activated Dimethicone Tablets I.P. | Batch U2141Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Universal Chemicals & Pharmaceutical IndustriesOdisha | Assay of Polydimethyl- siloxaneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Alprasafe - 0.5 (Alprazolam Tablets I.P. 0.5 mg) | Batch PE25AD01Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2024 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution & Uniformity of ContentDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Albendazole Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch T3037Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Stallion Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ABSORBENT COTTON WOOL I.P., 100Gms. | Batch 1857Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2025 | OM Surgical Industries V.&P.O. TitoliHaryana | NepsOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (83 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.