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CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2023: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its February 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 59 drug batches that failed quality tests, 43 at central laboratories and 16 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 45 manufacturers across 49 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Uttarakhand. Products flagged include RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.), Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg, Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup., 30ml.
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Full list of NSQ batches, February 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch ZST922Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Ventoxen (Venetoclax) Tablets 100 mg | Batch 22VC 1 03AMfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Identification and Assay of VenetoclaxAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telma 40 (Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg) | Batch 18220015Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Taze (Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection I.P.) | Batch 322-350Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of TazobactumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Taxim - O 200 (Cefixime Tablets I.P.) | Batch 22181259Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Roxclave-625 Tablets (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | Batch SRBT-22280Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp Nov 2023 | Spas RemediseHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Potassium Clavulanate, Assay of Amoxycillin as well as DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rosuvastatin, Aspirin and Clopidogrel Capsules | Batch UGC22071Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Description, Assay & Dissolution of RosuvastatinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ridtas-S (S(-) Amlodipine Tablets I.P.) | Batch RT220619Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Ridley Lifesciences Pvt. LtdDelhi | Dissolution & Assay of S (-) AmlodipineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Renox-40 (Enoxaparin Sodium Injection I.P. 40 mg / 0.4ml) | Batch 21EN22Mfg Jun 2021 · Exp May 2023 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramipril Tablets IP 5 mg | Batch TPTGOV-21166Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay and DissolutionAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Rabomas - DSR (Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone (SR) Capsules) | Batch MC22800Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay & Dissolution of Rabeprazole SodiumAssay | 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 Inj.) | Batch S2FBV22Mfg 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 Inj.) | Batch S2FBV21Mfg 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 Inj.) | Batch S2FBV42Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP 100 ml | Batch PG-IP/2022-23/2027Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2027 | Manali Petro Chemicals Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | Test for WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Piperacillin & Tazobactam for Injection Tazotal-P | Batch UNI-220071Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Unital FormulationHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Piperacillin & TazobactamAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Penta-40 (Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro- resistant Tablets I. P.) | Batch CT30674Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Cosmas Pharmacls LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Injection 150 mg | Batch AP-5205Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Alchemist Remedies Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Extractable Volume & Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant Tablets IP PAN 40 | Batch 21443328Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Apr 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification & Assay of PantoprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pan 40 (Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant Tables IP) | Batch 22442631Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLETS IP (APVIL) | Batch APV-2001Mfg Dec 2020 · Exp Nov 2023 | Ridley Lifescience Pvt. LtdDelhi | Description, Uniformity of Weight and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| PARACIN - SR (Paracetamol Sustained Release Tablets 1000 mg) | Batch ZTN2I04Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Zaneka Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Olben Cream (Cream for Dry Skin) | Batch 22316Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Olcare LaboratoriesGujarat | LabellingLabelling | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Ofsin-D (Ofloxacin Suspension), 60 ml | Batch OFD.275Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Onus Life SciencesAndhra Pradesh | Assay of OfloxacinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| OMICERR -20 (Omeprazole Capsules IP) | Batch TPC-220263Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Talwar PharmaUttarakhand | Dissolution (Acid Stage) and Loss on DryingDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| NS (Sodium Chloride Injection IP (0.9% w/v) ? 500 ml | Batch S1FBV69Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montek LC (Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | Batch SIC3283AMfg Dec 2021 · Exp May 2024 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | Identification & Assay of Montelukast Sodium & Assay of Levocetirizine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Monocef - O (Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg) | Batch BPH222546Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification, Assay & Uniformity of weightAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Tablets I.P. Levotac | Batch DGCR2023Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Cris Pharma (India) LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup., 30ml | Batch LZR-2202Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | 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-2203Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Hepacel 25000 IU/5 ml (Heparin Sodium Injection I.P.) | Batch ATFT2002Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Aishwarya HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| HITOP 5 ml Eye Drops (Proparacaine Hydrochloride Opthalmic Solution USP 0.5% w/v) | Batch 2201Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2023 | Suyassh PharmaceuticalsGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | Batch T22051Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | Batch T22060Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | Batch GPU-511Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution and Related SubstancesDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Gebcare - 100 (Gabapentin Tablets I.P. 100 mg) | Batch T221337Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | United Bioceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| GEMSOLINE SUSPENSION (Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin B12 & Cholecalciferol suspension) | Batch MDS-22C03Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Quixotic HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DIVIRON-SR (Diclofenac Prolonged Release Tablets I.P. 100mg) | Batch T-2387Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Jakson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS I.P. 50 mg | Batch TS7463Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Cyra-D (Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone Capsules) | Batch CD-11449Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Mapro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Dissolution of Domperidone & Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium & DomperidoneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 250 mg | Batch 600120Mfg Jun 2020 · Exp May 2023 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Cildapin 10 Tablets (Cilnidipine Tablets IP) | Batch MT223472BMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP | Batch T179168Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (OSTOSHELL-500) | Batch OLL22009Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Danish Health Care (P) LtdMadhya Pradesh | Dissolution of CalciumDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (CAL D3M Tablets) | Batch G-T554Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Globin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of CalciumDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| COOL PLUS Syrup (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hcl, Chloropheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup), 60 ml | Batch OCP.260Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Onus Life SciencesAndhra Pradesh | Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Sodium CitrateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CLAVAM 625 (Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP) | Batch 22442326Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS I.P. 500MG | Batch 701122Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| BENOLIPE (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Inositol, Folic Acid, Chromium Picolinate, Selenium Dioxide, and Benfotiamine, Capsules) | Batch B2207306BMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Bymaa Laboratories Private LimitedPuducherry | Assay of Alpha Lipoic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP (BARLOCIN-250) | Batch BL-12913Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Park PharmaceuticalsHaryana | Assay & DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atorvastatin And Aspirin Tablets | Batch SGT-2281Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Spectrum Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Aspirin And AtorvastatinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amtas PRP (Amlodipine And Perindopril Tablets) | Batch K2102200Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2024 | Intas Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Perindopril Erbumine AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP CLAVPARK 625 | Batch CH042014Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Park PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Clavulanic Acid and Dissolution of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets IP (Altai 200 Tablets) | Batch EVT-22080Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Events CorporationHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| AUGMENTIN 625 DUO (Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP) | Batch MK 203Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Sep 2023 | Medreich LimitedKarnataka | Identification and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMLODIPINE AND ATENOLOL TABLETS IP (ALAMO-AT) | Batch MRT1846Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | M.R. Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (59 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.