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CDSCO NSQ alert, May 2023: 28 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jun 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its May 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 28 drug batches that failed quality tests, 15 at central laboratories and 13 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 25 manufacturers across 27 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Tinvista 300 (Tinidazole Tablets I.P. 300 mg), Teripil -80 (Telmisartan Tablets I.P.), Spasom-40 Capsules (Omeprazole Capsules I. P..
28
Batches flagged
15 / 13
Central / state labs
Assay
Top reason
25
Manufacturers
Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Jun 2022May 2023 · 28
Full list of NSQ batches, May 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinvista 300 (Tinidazole Tablets I.P. 300 mg) | Batch JKGJ20001Mfg Mar 2020 · Exp Feb 2024 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedJammu & Kashmir | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Teripil -80 (Telmisartan Tablets I.P.) | Batch STN?221142Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Terrace Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Spasom-40 Capsules (Omeprazole Capsules I. P. | Batch SRGC?22051Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | SPAS RemediesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of OmeprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium and Domperidone Tablets | Batch RT220468Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Probiotic Capsules | Batch PTC/C/003Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Unique Biotech LtdTelangana | Identification and Assay of Streptococcus faecalisAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylphrine Hydrochloride, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride and Caffeine Tablets (Syscold Tablets) | Batch SPT?192Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Signoret Pharmaceuticals Pvt.LtdPunjab | Disintegration test and Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Galpara) | Batch GPT22002Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Galpha Laboratories LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg | Batch DGT22?270Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Ornate Labs Pvt. LtdBihar | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Oral Suspension IP (Paragus 250 Suspension) | Batch CL30476Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Cosmas Pharmacls LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of ParacetamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets IP | Batch 2618015Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Bengal Chemical and Pharmaceuticals LtdWest Bengal | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Nimesulide and Paracetamol Tablets (Nimfed Tablets) | Batch CMT22?666Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Cortex Medical IncHimachal Pradesh | Disintegration testDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Misoprostol Tablets I.P. 200 mcg | Batch 22HT303Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Accent Pharmaceuticals & DiagnosticsHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| MONAMOX-CL 625 (Amoxycillin& Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | Batch 422?1199Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay and DissolutionAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets IP (DYRIA STOP TABLETS) | Batch DY?2214Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Cyper PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Loperamide HydrochlorideDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| LECET M Tablets (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Montelukast Sodium Tablets I.P.) | Batch INT?3551BMfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Instant Remedies Pvt. LtdPunjab | Dissolution of Montelukast Levocetirizine DihydrochlorideDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection IP 5000 IU / 5ml | Batch AIG?9415Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Alliaance BiotechHimachal Pradesh | Description, Identification & Particulate Matter, Assay (Sample is deemed to be Spurious)Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Injection I.P. 25000 IU / 5ml | Batch 22HE17Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 2 mg | Batch T192009Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of GlimepirideDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Gentamicin (Gentamicin Injection I.P.) ? 2 ml | Batch GM22242Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Nandani Medical Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Description and Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ENALAPRIL MALEATE TABLETS IP 2.5mg (LAPRIL) | Batch GB21113Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Ortin Laboratories LtdTelangana | AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Doxycycline and Lactic Acid Bacillus Capsules (DOXYFIL-LB CAPSULES) | Batch DXF?2103Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Cyper PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Lactic Acid Bacillus.Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Doxycycline Hydrochloride Capsules IP 100 mg | Batch 115387Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Doxycycline Capsules IP | Batch AC22031Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate Tablets IP 4 mg | Batch CPM2205Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Cyper PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Chlorpheniramine MaleateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Cefixime and Ofloxacin Tablets (ZENCEF-O TABLETS) | Batch ZFO?2101Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Cyper PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Cefixime Trihydrate Calculated as anhydrous CefiximeAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| CLAVAM 625 (Amoxicillin And Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P.) | Batch 22442372Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification of Clavulanic Acid and Assay of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Bupivacaine Heavy (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml), | Batch I?5319Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description Foreign and Particulate matterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMOXICILLIN CAPSULES IP (ALMOX-500) | Batch 22281692Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Alkem Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
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Changelog
- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (28 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.