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CDSCO NSQ alert, December 2022: 70 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jan 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its December 2022 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 70 drug batches that failed quality tests, 42 at central laboratories and 28 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 43 manufacturers across 47 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include CSP (Cough Syrup for Throat & Chesty Coughs) 100 ml, RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.), Sodium Valproate Tablets I.P. 200 mg.
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Full list of NSQ batches, December 2022
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch ZST903Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| VOVEZAL-3 (Diclofenac Sodium Injection I.P.) | Batch GI-049Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Globin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Puhana ChowkUttarakhand | pH and Assay Content of Diclofenac SodiumAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Telmistad ? 40 (Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg) | Batch C23D7Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Statmed Private LimitedWest Bengal | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets IP (SARTAN-H TABLETS) | Batch 12259Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Biologics IncHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of TelmisartanDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Steptococcus Faecalis, Clostridium Butyricum, Bacillus mesentericus and Lactic Acid Bacillus Capsules | Batch CHC-1054Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Cotec Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification and Assay of Streptococcus faecalisAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Valproate Tablets I.P. 200 mg | Batch T2282Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Valproate Tablets I.P. 200 mg | Batch T2283Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ridtas ? S (S(-)Amlodipine Tablets I.P.) | Batch RT220619Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Ridley Life Sciences Pvt. LtdDelhi | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramipril Tablets IP (Ramichek 5 Tablets) | Batch MT214919Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay and Dissolution of Ramipril Tablets IP (Ramichek 5 Tablets)Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| RamiRav Tablets (Ramipril Tablets I.P. 1.25 mg) | Batch NKT22116AMfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Nexkem Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch RRZT-016Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Revat Laboratories Pvt. LtdAndhra Pradesh | Dissolution (Buffer stage), Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and DescriptionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch S2FBV38Mfg 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 I.P.) | Batch 204002Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch S2FBV28Mfg 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 I.P.) | Batch 203124Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Bacterial Endotoxins & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 110051Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Description, Particulate Contamination & SterilityDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | Batch S2FBV20Mfg 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 I.P.) | Batch 203121Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 203119Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Particulate Contamination & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 203047Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection I.P.) | Batch 112085Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Ives Drugs (India) Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Prednisolone Tablets I.P. 5 mg | Batch PNT5-22-221Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Prednisolone Tablets I.P. 10 mg | Batch PNT10-22-221Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg | Batch 220124Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Modi AntibioticsGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg | Batch 9717Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Orissa Drugs & Chemicals LimitedOdisha | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paediatric Paracetamol Oral Suspension BP (PARA 120 SUSPENSION) | Batch D10086Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2024 | Dm Pharma Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Related Substances and Assay of ParacetamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paediatric Paracetamol Oral Suspension BP (PARA 120 SUSPENSION) | Batch D10085Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2024 | Dm Pharma Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Related Substances and Assay of ParacetamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Orthorium - MSM (Diacerein, Glucosamine Sulphate & Methyl Sulfonyl Methane Tablets) | Batch LOCG21-96Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Maiden PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Description and MisbrandedDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Omirid-10 (Omeprazole Capsules IP) | Batch OMI-2101Mfg Apr 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| OFLOWIND-OZ (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets IP) | Batch G-T388Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Globin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution ?(Ofloxacin and Ornidazole)?Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Moxiion-CV Dry Syrup (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension), 3.3gm/30ml. with water | Batch WJD-092CMfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Welcure RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Assay/ Content? of Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch 3000521Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| MYLOMAX (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Folic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride & Vitamin D3 Tablets) | Batch R2295307GMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Reltsen Health CarePuducherry | Assay of Alpha Lipoic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MECOBROOK-AT (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Hydrochloride & Vitamin D3 Tablets) Folic Acid, Pyridoxine | Batch T2205148Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Healing Pharma India Pvt. LtdGujarat | Disintegration, Assay of Alpha Lipoic Acid & Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Lomolok (Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.) | Batch T8842Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2024 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup, 30ml | Batch LZR-2204Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup | Batch LZR-2204Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup | Batch LZR-2208Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | ?pH?pH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| KOOCAL-500 Tablets (Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP) | Batch TG21-2346Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of ?Vitamin D3?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| KOOCAL-500 Tablets (Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP) | Batch TG21-2565Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of ?Vitamin D3?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Junior Lanzol 15 mg (Lansoprazole Orally Disintegrating Tablets 15 mg) | Batch BA12571Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Cipla LtdHimachal Pradesh | HardnessOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Iron & Folic Acid Syrup IP, 50 ml. | Batch AHL21015Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | ?pH? and Identification & Assay of ?Folic Acid?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Iron & Folic Acid Syrup IP, 50 ml | Batch AHL21034Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | ?pH? and ?Identification & Assay of Folic Acid?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Iron & Folic Acid Syrup IP (50 ml) | Batch AHL21012Mfg May 2021 · Exp Apr 2023 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | ?pH?, Identification & Assay of ?Folic Acid?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate Cream (Melamet Cream) | Batch A191070Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Jan 2023 | Universal Twin LabsHimachal Pradesh | pH, Identification and Assay of Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone FuroateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg | Batch TGT12213097Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | T & G MedicareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| GALPARA SUSPENSION (PARACETAMOL PAEDIATRIC ORAL SUSPENSION IP), 60m | Batch LGL-22157Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Prochem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of ParacetamolAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| GALPARA SUSPENSION (Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension I.P.) | Batch LGL-22157Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Prochem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of ParacetamolAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Fenosky - 200 (Fenofibrate Tablets I.P. 200 mg) | Batch T220209Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Medisky Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| FERROUS ASCORBATE & FOLIC ACID CAPSULES | Batch 1013Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Vivimed Labs LimitedTelangana | AVERAGE FILL AND ASSAY FOLIC ACIDAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Decmax 4 mg (Dexmethasone Tablets IP 4 mg) | Batch ST-21286Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2024 | Supermax Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.(Unit-II)Uttarakhand | Related substances.Related substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| DSP (Diclofenac Potassium Serratiopeptidase & Paracetamol Tablets) | Batch LSAT-016Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Co-trimoxazole Tablets IP SS | Batch CM-122Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | High Tech PharmaMadhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cifazime-AZ (Cefixime & Azithromycin Tablets) | Batch CZT-2101Mfg Feb 2021 · Exp Jan 2023 | Fantasy Drugs Private LimitedBihar | Identification of Azithromycin & Assay of Cefixime & AzithromycinAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam for Injection (Metifex SL 1500 Injection) | Batch 322-797Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Ceftriaxone Sodium and Sulbcatam Sodium, pH and Assay of Ceftriaxone Sodium calculated as Ceftriaxone and Sulbactam Sodium calculated as SulbactamAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP KOOCAL-500 | Batch TG21-2539Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | ?Identification and Assay/Content of Vitamin D3?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium with Vitamin D Tablets IP KOOCAL-500 | Batch TG21-2564Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2023 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | ?Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (CALBICIN-D FORTE Tablets) | Batch TGT12213182Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | T & G MedicareHimachal Pradesh | Identification as well as Assay of ?Vitamin D3?Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CSP (Cough Syrup for Throat & Chesty Coughs) 100 ml | Batch LOCG21-85Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Maiden PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Codeine Phosphate, Sodium Citrate & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CSP (Cough Syrup for Throat & Chesty Coughs) 100 ml | Batch LOCG21-94Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Maiden PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Codeine Phosphate, Sodium Citrate & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CSP (Cough Syrup for Throat & Chesty Coughs) 100 ml | Batch LOCG21-96Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Maiden PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Codeine Phosphate, Sodium Citrate & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CSP (Cough Syrup for Throat & Chesty Coughs) 100 ml | Batch LOCG21-95Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Maiden PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Codeine Phosphate & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CSP (Cough Syrup for Throat & Chesty Coughs) 100 ml | Batch LOCG21-84Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2024 | Maiden PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Codeine Phosphate, Sodium Citrate & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CIPROFLOXACIN 250 (CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS I.P. 250 mg) | Batch 600822Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Betamethasone and Clioquinol Cream BP (BETNOVATE-C SKIN CREAM) | Batch NH1118Mfg Jan 2021 · Exp Dec 2022 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals LimitedMaharashtra | Identification (A), (B), (C) and Assay of Betamethasone Valerate calculated as Betamethasone and ClioquinolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Atorvadoc 20 (Atorvastatin Tablets I.P. 20 mg) | Batch MFT720Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Amster LabsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Atenolol & Amlodipine Tablets I.P. 50mg/5mg | Batch Z22-013Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution (Amlodipine) and Assay/Content of AmlodipineAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Astyfer XT (Ferrous Ascorbate with Aminoacids, Zinc and Vitamins Tablet I.P.) | Batch TTQ2P5Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Tablets (India) LimitedTamil Nadu | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ampholis Injection ? 10 ml (Amphotericin B Emulsion Injection) | Batch SI-515Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | Shivam Enterprises (Pharma Division)Himachal Pradesh | pH, Bacterial endotoxins and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Injection IP | Batch 21 AM02Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2023 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (70 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.