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CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2023: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2023· Updated 20 Sep 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 | ZST922Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Ventoxen (Venetoclax) Tablets 100 mg | 22VC 1 03AMfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Identification and Assay of VenetoclaxAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telma 40 (Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg) | 18220015Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2024-12 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Taze (Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection I.P.) | 322-350Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of TazobactumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Taxim - O 200 (Cefixime Tablets I.P.) | 22181259Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Roxclave-625 Tablets (Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | SRBT-22280Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2023-11 | Spas RemediseHimachal Pradesh | Identification of Potassium Clavulanate, Assay of Amoxycillin as well as DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rosuvastatin, Aspirin and Clopidogrel Capsules | UGC22071Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Description, Assay & Dissolution of RosuvastatinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ridtas-S (S(-) Amlodipine Tablets I.P.) | RT220619Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Ridley Lifesciences Pvt. LtdDelhi | Dissolution & Assay of S (-) AmlodipineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Renox-40 (Enoxaparin Sodium Injection I.P. 40 mg / 0.4ml) | 21EN22Mfg 2021-06 · Exp 2023-05 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | Identification & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramipril Tablets IP 5 mg | TPTGOV-21166Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2023-06 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay and DissolutionAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Rabomas - DSR (Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone (SR) Capsules) | MC22800Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | 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.) | S2FBV20Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | S2FBV22Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | S2FBV21Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial Endotoxins & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RL 500 ml, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Inj.) | S2FBV42Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP 100 ml | PG-IP/2022-23/2027Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2027-03 | Manali Petro Chemicals Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | Test for WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Piperacillin & Tazobactam for Injection Tazotal-P | UNI-220071Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Unital FormulationHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Piperacillin & TazobactamAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Penta-40 (Pantoprazole Sodium Gastro- resistant Tablets I. P.) | CT30674Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Cosmas Pharmacls LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Injection 150 mg | AP-5205Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Alchemist Remedies Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Extractable Volume & Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant Tablets IP PAN 40 | 21443328Mfg 2021-11 · Exp 2024-04 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification & Assay of PantoprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pan 40 (Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant Tables IP) | 22442631Mfg 2022-09 · Exp 2025-02 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PHENIRAMINE MALEATE TABLETS IP (APVIL) | APV-2001Mfg 2020-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Ridley Lifescience Pvt. LtdDelhi | Description, Uniformity of Weight and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| PARACIN - SR (Paracetamol Sustained Release Tablets 1000 mg) | ZTN2I04Mfg 2022-09 · Exp 2024-08 | Zaneka Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Olben Cream (Cream for Dry Skin) | 22316Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-04 | Olcare LaboratoriesGujarat | LabellingLabelling | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Ofsin-D (Ofloxacin Suspension), 60 ml | OFD.275Mfg 2022-09 · Exp 2024-08 | Onus Life SciencesAndhra Pradesh | Assay of OfloxacinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| OMICERR -20 (Omeprazole Capsules IP) | TPC-220263Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Talwar PharmaUttarakhand | Dissolution (Acid Stage) and Loss on DryingDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| NS (Sodium Chloride Injection IP (0.9% w/v) ? 500 ml | S1FBV69Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montek LC (Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP) | SIC3283AMfg 2021-12 · Exp 2024-05 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | Identification & Assay of Montelukast Sodium & Assay of Levocetirizine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Monocef - O (Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg) | BPH222546Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification, Assay & Uniformity of weightAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Tablets I.P. Levotac | DGCR2023Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2024-05 | Cris Pharma (India) LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup., 30ml | LZR-2202Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup., 30ml | LZR-2204Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup | LZR-2203Mfg 2022-01 · Exp 2023-12 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Hepacel 25000 IU/5 ml (Heparin Sodium Injection I.P.) | ATFT2002Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Aishwarya HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| HITOP 5 ml Eye Drops (Proparacaine Hydrochloride Opthalmic Solution USP 0.5% w/v) | 2201Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2023-05 | Suyassh PharmaceuticalsGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | T22051Mfg 2022-02 · Exp 2024-01 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | T22060Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | GPU-511Mfg 2021-09 · Exp 2023-08 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution and Related SubstancesDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Gebcare - 100 (Gabapentin Tablets I.P. 100 mg) | T221337Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | United Bioceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| GEMSOLINE SUSPENSION (Calcium Carbonate with Vitamin B12 & Cholecalciferol suspension) | MDS-22C03Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Quixotic HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DIVIRON-SR (Diclofenac Prolonged Release Tablets I.P. 100mg) | T-2387Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Jakson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS I.P. 50 mg | TS7463Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2024-10 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Cyra-D (Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone Capsules) | CD-11449Mfg 2021-10 · Exp 2023-09 | Mapro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Dissolution of Domperidone & Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium & DomperidoneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 250 mg | 600120Mfg 2020-06 · Exp 2023-05 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Cildapin 10 Tablets (Cilnidipine Tablets IP) | MT223472BMfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP | T179168Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (OSTOSHELL-500) | OLL22009Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Danish Health Care (P) LtdMadhya Pradesh | Dissolution of CalciumDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (CAL D3M Tablets) | G-T554Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Globin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of CalciumDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| COOL PLUS Syrup (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hcl, Chloropheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup), 60 ml | OCP.260Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-03 | Onus Life SciencesAndhra Pradesh | Assay of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Sodium CitrateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CLAVAM 625 (Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP) | 22442326Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-01 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS I.P. 500MG | 701122Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| BENOLIPE (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Inositol, Folic Acid, Chromium Picolinate, Selenium Dioxide, and Benfotiamine, Capsules) | B2207306BMfg 2022-07 · Exp 2023-12 | Bymaa Laboratories Private LimitedPuducherry | Assay of Alpha Lipoic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP (BARLOCIN-250) | BL-12913Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Park PharmaceuticalsHaryana | Assay & DissolutionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Atorvastatin And Aspirin Tablets | SGT-2281Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-03 | Spectrum Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Aspirin And AtorvastatinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amtas PRP (Amlodipine And Perindopril Tablets) | K2102200Mfg 2021-10 · Exp 2024-09 | Intas Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Perindopril Erbumine AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP CLAVPARK 625 | CH042014Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-03 | Park PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Clavulanic Acid and Dissolution of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets IP (Altai 200 Tablets) | EVT-22080Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Events CorporationHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| AUGMENTIN 625 DUO (Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP) | MK 203Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2023-09 | Medreich LimitedKarnataka | Identification and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMLODIPINE AND ATENOLOL TABLETS IP (ALAMO-AT) | MRT1846Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | M.R. Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO 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.