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CDSCO NSQ alert, March 2023: 48 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Apr 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its March 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 48 drug batches that failed quality tests, 33 at central laboratories and 15 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 38 manufacturers across 40 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Uttarakhand. Products flagged include Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit -12 Injection), CIPROFLOXACI N HYDROCHLORI DE TABLETS I.P. 500 mg.
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Batches flagged
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Central / state labs
Assay
Top reason
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Apr 2022Mar 2023 · 48
Full list of NSQ batches, March 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voglibose Tablets IP 0.2mg | Batch 1121-27Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Hab Pharmaceuticals & Research LimitedUttarakhand | Test for AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiState lab |
| Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit -12 Injection) | Batch RA2008Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Ronam Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Folic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit -12 Injection) | Batch RA2156Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Ronam Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Folic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide Injection (Eldervit-12) | Batch JE-07Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | SVP LifesciencesUttarakhand | Identification and Assay of Folic Acid.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin C Injection IP and Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Nicotinamide Injection (Eldervit-12 Injection) | Batch EP-0916Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | E.G.PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin C Injection IP and Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Niacinamide Injection (Eldervit-12) | Batch JBJM-099Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | JBJM Parenterals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Assay of Folic Acid.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets | Batch RT-220598Mfg May 2022 · Exp Oct 2023 | Relief Biotech Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Description and Assay of Thiamine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| VASOCON 1 ml (Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection I.P.) | Batch KP85229Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp Jun 2023 | Neon Laboratories LtdMaharashtra | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch T101004Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution & DescriptionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Telmisartan 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets IP (Telma-AM Tablets) | Batch 18220076Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LtdSikkim | Dissolution of TelmisartanDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Telmirid-40 (Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg) | Batch RT220651Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Ridley Life Sciences Pvt. LtdDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rolled Bandage (Non Sterilized, Size 15cm x 4 mts.) | Batch 637Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Disha Surgicals Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Threads per dm (Warp & Weft), Weight in gm per m2 & FluorescenceWeight | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rivastigmine Tartarate | Batch 20201201Mfg ? · Exp ? | Not Mentioned | Identification Assay & WaterAssay | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ritonavir | Batch NilMfg ? · Exp ? | Not Mentioned | Specific Optical Rotation, Water Content, Related Substances, Identification, AssayAssay | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pre and Probiotic Capsules | Batch HPH 207Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Med Manor Organics Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification and Assay of Streptococcus faecalisAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Pioglitazone Hydrochloride Tablets IP 30 mg | Batch GM21077Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2023 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ODIMONT-AL (Montelukast, Levocetirizine HCl & Ambroxol HCl (SR) Tablets) | Batch GZOA22002Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | GKM New Pharma Spl. TypePuducherry | Assay and Dissolution of MontelukastAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| O2 (Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets I.P.) | Batch E20034Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Medley Pharmaceuticals LtdJammu & Kashmir | Identification and Assay of Ofloxacin & OrnidazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Nirmatrelvir Tablets 150 mg and Ritonavir Tablets IP 100 mg Combipack (Primovir Tablets) | Batch (A) NR-2204 (B) RT-2204Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | NeutralTelangana | Uniformity of weight, Identification and Assay of Nirmatrelvir.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch 3000421Mfg Mar 2021 · Exp Feb 2024 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Dissolution.Dissolution | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Meswak (Toothpaste for complete Tooth and Gum Care) | Batch BM0637Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Dabur India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Total Bacterial Count and Test for PathogensOther | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MEROXIA Nano Injection 1 gm (Meropenem Injection I.P.) | Batch D220162Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Oscar Remedies Pvt. LtdHaryana | Assay of Meropenem & Content of SodiumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Lycopene with Vitamins and Minerals Syrup (CARORICH Syrup) | Batch NL-22057Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | H.L. Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin E Acetate.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Lactuedge (Lactulose Solution USP) | Batch GA22005Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay and Organic ImpuritiesAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Iron and Folic Acid Tablets I.P. | Batch IQTZ-371Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | Description, Assay and Uniformity of Content of Folic AcidAssay | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Hydrocort -100 (Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate Injection I.P. 100 mg) | Batch AQH0039Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Aqua Vitoe LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Clarity of SolutionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gabon-300 Tablets (Gabapentin Tablets I.P.) | Batch MT225040Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gabapentin Tablets I.P. | Batch 22S1GTB467Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Synokem Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg | Batch T-2203140Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Rivpra Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg | Batch T-2203139Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Rivpra Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets I.P. 10 mg | Batch 3100422Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diphenhydramine HCl, Ammonium- Chloride and Sodium Citrate Cough Expectorant | Batch LDS2005ALMfg Dec 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Assay of MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| DACILON 0.5 (Dactinomycin for Injection USP 0.5 mg) | Batch DMI2243ACMfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2025 | Celon Laboratories Pvt. LtdTelangana | Appearance & AssayAssay | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets I. P. (Calcidoc-500) | Batch T2030158AMfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | ION Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets I. P. | Batch RT-221004Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Relief Biotech Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P. | Batch RT-221008Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Relief Biotech Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CIPROFLOXACI N HYDROCHLORI DE TABLETS I.P. 500 mg | Batch 701122Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CIPROFLOXACI N HYDROCHLORI DE TABLETS I.P. 500 mg | Batch KA3202Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| BACLOX-400 (Norfloxacin Tablets IP) | Batch AUT-22002Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Supermax LaboratoriesUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ascorbic Acid Tablets IP 500mg | Batch T392012Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin & Lactic Acid Bacillus Capsules Amoxynol Plus LB | Batch PRB-220203Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Preet Remedies LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of CloxacillinAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Albendazole Tablets IP | Batch MS4AI2202Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2025 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Thiocolchicoside Tablets (ELFEN- TH4 TABLETS) | Batch T-220621Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Aceclofenac and ThiocolchicosideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Absorbent Cotton Wool I.P. | Batch 636Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Jajoo Surgicals Pvt. Ltd | Surface Active Substances, Sinking Time & Sulphated ashOther | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| APVIL (Pheniramine Maleate Tablets I.P.) | Batch RT220155Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay of Pheniramine MaleateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ALGLIMET M1 (Glimepiride 1 mg & Metformin 500 mg Tablets SR) | Batch AT22068Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Assay and Dissolution of GlimepirideAssay | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ALCIFLOX 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P.) | Batch ACT22004SLMfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | Shiva Biogenetic Laboratories Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| (DUCOLAX) Bisacodyl Tablet I.P. 5 mg | Batch 220259Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | Modi AntibioticsGujarat | Assay and DissolutionAssay | CDTL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (48 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.