CDSCO monthly lab alert
CDSCO NSQ alert, June 2023: 48 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jul 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its June 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 48 drug batches that failed quality tests, 40 at central laboratories and 8 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 37 manufacturers across 40 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Maxflux 100 ml (Flucloxacillin Oral solution BP 125mg/5ml, PANTOPRAZOLE GASTRO RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40 MG, Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP.
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Top reason
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Jul 2022Jun 2023 · 48
Full list of NSQ batches, June 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP | Batch ZST22015Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | La-Chemico Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | Disintegration TestDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg (Telwin-40 Tablets) | Batch TT230416Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Trugen Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg (TLS-40 TABLETS) | Batch DT0862BMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Dm Pharma Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| TELMISARTAN TABLETS IP 20 MG (TELTAN 20) | Batch HCL2317Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Hanuchem LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Test for DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Rosuvastatin & Vitamin D3 Tablets | Batch 22S1GTA576Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Synokem Phramaceuticals LtdUttarakhand | Assay of RosuvastatinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RANITIDINE TABLETS IP 150mg (ACILOC 150) | Batch LD21512Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Mar 2024 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedGujarat | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Prednisolone Tablets I.P. 5 mg | Batch PDT1009Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 650 mg | Batch 19Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets IP (PAN*40) | Batch 22440483Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Assay of PantoprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Panqub? DSR Capsules (Pantoprazole Sodium (GR) & Domperidone (PR) Capsules I.P.) | Batch PHC-21252Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Phytochem HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of DomperidoneDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PANTOPRAZOLE GASTRO RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40 MG | Batch JDT-7092Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Test for Dissolution (Buffer Stage)Dissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| PANTOPRAZOLE GASTRO RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40 MG | Batch JDT-7132Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Test for Dissolution (Buffer Stage)Dissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| PAN 40 (Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P.) | Batch 22441073Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Assay of PantoprazoleAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP | Batch 6001022Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| NUHENZ (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic acid, Myo-Inositol, Folic Acid, Chromium Polynicotinate, Selenium Dioxide Monohydrate & Benfotaimine Capsules) | Batch D222427Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Stanford Laboratories Private Limited | Assay of Alpha Lipoic acidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| NUHENZ (Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic acid, Myo-Inositol, Folic Acid, Chromium Polynicotinate, Selenium Dioxide Monohydrate & Benfotaimine Capsules) | Batch D222376Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Stanford Laboratories Private Limited | Assay of Alpha Lipoic acidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| NOOPHIN (BUPRENORPHIN E INJECTION I.P. 2ml) | Batch LM18920Mfg Aug 2021 · Exp Jul 2027 | Cooper Pharma Ltd.C3 Industrial area SelaqueUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Mupirocin Ointment IP 2% w/w | Batch 2Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Saar Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Maxflux 100 ml (Flucloxacillin Oral solution BP 125mg/5ml | Batch M481001Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Maxheal Pharmaceuticals (India) LtdMaharashtra | Assay of FlucloxacillinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Maxflux 100 ml (Flucloxacillin Oral solution BP 125mg/5ml | Batch M481002Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Maxheal Pharmaceuticals (India) LtdMaharashtra | Assay of FlucloxacillinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Maxflux 100 ml (Flucloxacillin Oral solution BP 125mg/5ml | Batch M481003Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Maxheal Pharmaceuticals (India) LtdMaharashtra | Assay of FlucloxacillinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Maxflux 100 ml (Flucloxacillin Oral solution BP 125mg/5ml | Batch M481004Mfg Jul 2021 · Exp Jun 2023 | Maxheal Pharmaceuticals (India) LtdMaharashtra | Assay of FlucloxacillinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Manokast 5 (Montelukast Tablets IP) | Batch CT22230271AMfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | CMG Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Assay of MontelukastAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Keraboost (Tablets of D-Biotin, N- Acetyl L-Cysteine, Vitamins & Minerals) | Batch GT200998Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Gnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description and Assay of Calcium PantothenateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| IO-Pred-S Eye Drops (Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP) | Batch N22L17Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Indiana Ophthalmics LLPGujarat | Assay of Prednisolone AcetateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| IO-Pred-S Eye Drops (Prednisolone Acetate Ophthalmic Suspension USP) | Batch N22L18Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Indiana Ophthalmics LLPGujarat | Assay of Prednisolone AcetateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glipizide Tablets I.P. 5 mg | Batch T3180Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Stallion Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimkar-4 (Glimepiride Tablets 4 mg) | Batch GKR-2210Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Flutrol 250 (Salmeterol and Fluticasone Propionate Inhalation I.P.) | Batch NSB2206AMfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2025 | Oxalis LabsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Salmeterol Xinafoate and Fluticasone PropionateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| FLAGORIN (Heparin Inj. I.P. 1000 IU/ml) | Batch DP2127Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Divine Laboratories Pvt. LtdGujarat | Identification (A) and Potency of Heparin The sample is deemed to be SpuriousIdentification | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Erythromycin Stearate Tablets IP 250 mg | Batch AT22356Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Injection IP DOLOMAX 25mg/ml | Batch FDF1-098Mfg Sep 2021 · Exp Aug 2023 | Bitech Laboratory Indore-452015 (M.P.)Madhya Pradesh | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS I.P.50 mg | Batch TS7464Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Test for Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Clorin Capsules (Aspirin & Clopidogrel Capsules) | Batch SPC221847Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Salus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Aspirin & Dissolution of AspirinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate & Codeine Phosphate Syrup ONEREX? COUGH SYRUP | Batch ONCS 1713Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Wings biotech LLP 43 & 44Himachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Codeine phosphateAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ceeti-LM (Levocetirizine & Montelukast Sodium Tablets I.P.) | Batch ALT-0432Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Anant Pharmaceuticals G.T. Road | Dissolution of Montelukast and Levocetirizine HydrochlorideDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CLOZAPINE TABLETS I.P. 100 MG | Batch CZPT1006Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| CGTROM-1 (Nicoumalone Tablets IP) | Batch CT22231818Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | CMG Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Related substancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CETIRIZINE TABLETS IP 10 mg | Batch 51Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdMaharashtra | Related substancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Astrifos 2 gm (Ifosfamide Injection IP with Mesna Injection) | Batch OL220037AMfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Astrica Healthcare Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay of IfosfamideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Anabol Syrup (Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride Syrup IP) | Batch L22556Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Aan Pharma Private LimitedGujarat | Assay of Cyproheptadine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aluminium Hydroxide (0.291 gm), Magnesium Hydroxide (98 mg) and Oxetacaine (10 mg) Gel | Batch ML220582Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of OxetacaineAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Aciclovir Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch YCTZ-01Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | Assay of AciclovirAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Acetazolamide Tablets IP 250 mg | Batch 423-27Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2025 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Acenomac 1 (Nicoumalone Tablets IP) | Batch FNU02202AMfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdMaharashtra | Related substancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aceclofenac Tablets I.P. (100 mg) | Batch MT224501Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ALUMINIUM HYDROXIDE,MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE & ACTIVATED DIMETHICONE SUSPENSION (HICID-MPS SUSPENSION) | Batch HCD 2201Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Hippo Labs Pvt. LtdTelangana | Weight per mlWeight | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| ALBENDAZOLE TABLETS I.P. 400 MG (FOZY) | Batch RD09-2202Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Vance & Health Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Test for DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO 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.