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CDSCO NSQ alert, September 2023: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Oct 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its September 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 59 drug batches that failed quality tests, 40 at central laboratories and 19 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 46 manufacturers across 51 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Propylene Glycol IP 50 ml, Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400 mg, Zinc Sulfate Tablets USP (ZINFATE TABLETS).
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
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Full list of NSQ batches, September 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulfate Tablets USP (ZINFATE TABLETS) | Batch ZFET2205Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Yash Pharma Labs Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Disintegratio n testOther | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| VITAMIN C TABLETS I.P. 500 mg.(XTRA-C), | Batch XTR-2112Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2025 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Uniformity of WeightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Typhoid Polysaccharide Vaccine I.P. (TYPBAR) | Batch 54A22001AMfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2025 | Bharat Biotech International LimitedTelangana | Content of O-acetylOther | CDL KasauliCDSCO lab |
| Tobramycin Ophthalmic Solution USP 0.3% w/v | Batch 1223-108Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Tobramycin Sulphate, pH and Minimum filled volumeAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan and Amlodipine Tablets IP | Batch MS1AJ2302Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2026 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Amlodipine Besilate equivalent to AmlodipineAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch RT230014Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Dissolution and Assay of TelmisartanAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Feredetate, Folic Acid & Vit.B12 Tablets (Zeron Tablets) | Batch BPT-590Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Bonn Schtering Bio SciencesPuducherry | Description & Uniformity of weightDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Simethicone, Aluminium Hydroxide and Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension (Gastro-Gel Antacid) | Batch 8881Mfg Oct 2021 · Exp Sep 2023 | Ramson RemediesPunjab | Description and pHDescription | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide & Ethambutol Tablets I.P. (HRZE) | Batch C21R772013Mfg Jan 2022 · Exp Dec 2023 | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Assay of RifampicinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. 20 mg.(Robijack 20 mg.), | Batch T-6670Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets I.P. (RABEKIND-20) | Batch H2IAV013Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Mankind Pharma LtdSikkim | Dissolution of Rabeprazole Sodium in Acid PhaseDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| RABEPRAZOLE SODIUM GASTRO-RESISTANT TABLETS IP (RABIRIV-20 TABLETS) | Batch CCT22065AMfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Cent Cure Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Rabeprazole SodiumAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pyrazinamide Tablets IP 500mg (Pyrazinamide-500) | Batch T-5969Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP 50 ml | Batch 2023-24/2126Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2028 | Manali Petrochemicals LimitedTamil Nadu | WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP 50 ml | Batch OCI/PG/2023070 14Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2028 | Organo Chem (India)Uttar Pradesh | WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Povidone-Iodine Ointment USP 5% w/w | Batch P1027Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Babu Ram Om Prakash (BROP)Himachal Pradesh | Assay of Povidone Iodine calculated as Available IodineAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paroxetine Controlled Release Tablets (Proxy- CR 12.5) | Batch ATX070647Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Adwin PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay and Related Substance of ParoxetineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets (PHS NCOLD PLUS) | Batch 22GT048Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | Accent Pharmaceuticals & DiagnosticsHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol and Diclofenac Tablet (Panoxa Tablets) | Batch MT23114Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2026 | Mednext Biotech Limited | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg (Parasan 650 Tablets) | Batch T-3779Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Redic LabsUttarakhand | Dissolution testDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 mg. (Galpara) | Batch GPT22001Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Galpha Laboratories LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol Infusion IP -100 ML (Medmol) | Batch TL0901L2Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Tara Biosciences Pvt. LtdRajasthan | Related substancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Chlorpheniramine Maleate & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Suspension (GBCOLD) | Batch SL-247Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | SB LifesciencesUttarakhand | Assay of Phenylephrin e Hydrochlorid eAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Tablets I.P. (POP CARE-40), | Batch ET-22047Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2024 | Events CorporationHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Pantoprazole in Acid stageDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| POVIDONE-IODINE SOLUTION (Povidone Iodine Solution USP 10 % w/v), 200 ml | Batch MBE-087Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2025 | Mednext Biotech Limited | pH & Assay/conten t of available IodineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PARACETAMOL TABLETS I.P. 500 mg., (Galpara) | Batch GPT22002Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Galpha Laboratories LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Tablets IP | Batch UP2212192Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Dissolution TestDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Omeprazole Capsules IP 20 mg | Batch C22G004Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdMaharashtra | Dissolution & Loss on DryingDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin and Tinidazole Tablets (Mt- Nor-TZ), | Batch MTZ22-222Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Ornate Labs Pvt. Ltd | Content of Norfloxacin and Tinidazole (ASSAY)Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch NRT23002Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | TEST FOR DISSOLUTI ONOther | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch NRT22009Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | TEST FOR DISSOLUTI ONOther | CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab |
| Multivitamin with Ascorbic acid syrup 200ml | Batch MVS-005Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Medipol Pharmaceutical India Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Thiamine Hydrochlorid eAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Moxifloxacin & Dexamethasone Eye Drops (Moxiflox-D Eye Drops) | Batch ED-1518Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Jakson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay of Moxifloxacin Hydrochlorid eAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets I.P. (Lexzin-MK) | Batch LXMKT415Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Tulbros FormulationsUttarakhand | Dissolution of MontalukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Monopropylene Glycol USP | Batch 9219516033Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Shell Eastern Chemicals | WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methylcobalamin Alphalipoic Acid, Vitamins & Minerals Capsules (ME B12 FORTE) | Batch BPC-089Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Bonn Schtering Bio SciencesPuducherry | Identification & Assay of Calcium Pantothenate and Assay of Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin A Acetate & Tocopheryl AcetateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Mefenamic Acid and Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (MEFSAN-SPAS TABLETS) | Batch MT-22202Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Medimark Drugs & PharmaceuticalsUttarakhand | Dissolution of Dicyclomine Hydrochlorid eDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Mefenamic Acid & Paracetamol Suspension (Varnmic- P) | Batch SL-234Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | SB LifesciencesUttarakhand | Assay of Mefenamic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| METRONIDAZOLE ORAL SUSPENSION BP (INFINITY METRONIDAZOLE SUSPENSION) | Batch 110Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2026 | Lexine Technochem Pvt. LtdGujarat | Weight per ml and AssayAssay | CDTL HYDERABADCDSCO lab |
| Levocarnitine Injection USP (Kramofit) | Batch A2LV03AMfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Lenus Lifecare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| LEVOCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS I.P. 5 mg. (Alocet) | Batch 2303117Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2026 | Aban PharmaceuticalsKerala | Assay /Content of Levocetirizin HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch RT220347Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Dissolution and Assay of Diluted Isosorbide Mononitrate Calculated as Isosorbide MononitrateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) Tablets I.P. (Small)(Pink) | Batch 401Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Deep PharmaGujarat | Description & Uniformity of ContentDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Doxycycline Hydrochloride with Beta Cyclodextrin Tablets (Doxilac-B) | Batch DBB23003Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Danish Health Care (P) Ltd | DescriptionDescription | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Diltiazem Tablets IP 30 mg | Batch GM22021Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch AT22201Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Disintegratio nOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP | Batch T179290Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Citrate, Vitamin D3, Folic Acid, Mecobalamin & Pyridoxine Tablets (Metcanip) | Batch BPT-512Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Bonn Schtering Bio SciencesPuducherry | Description and Assay/Conte nt of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Citrate, Magnesium, Zinc & Vitamin D3 Tablets (Jadical) | Batch JT-037Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Tosc International Private LimitedDelhi | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Citrate Tablets USP | Batch T19386Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Disintegratio n test and Assay of Calcium Citrate calculated as Elemental CalciumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Caffeine Citrate Injection USP 60mg/3ml | Batch I-5735Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Jakson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Sterility & Bacterial EndotoxinsSterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE TABLETS IP 500 mg. | Batch PT-30625Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Disintergrati onOther | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ascorbic Acid Tablets I.P. 500 mg. | Batch T392017Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ascorbic Acid Tablets I.P. 500 mg (Chewable) | Batch ACC-381Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Apex Formulation Private LimitedGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Sulphate Injection IP | Batch 23AM01Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol HCl, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate & Menthol Syrup 100 ml (SKOOF) | Batch ALX07099Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Adwin PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochlorid e & Terbutaline SulphateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol HCL, Terbutaline Sulphate & Guaiphensin Expectorant (Viscoril- AP) | Batch SY-6953Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Jakson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochlorid e & Terbutaline SulphateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ASCORBIC ACID TABLETS I.P. 500 mg. | Batch T392019Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | ANG Lifescience India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| ALBENDAZOLE TABLETS I.P. 400 mg. (ZENTO 400) | Batch VGT220151Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2025 | Vapi Care Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Dissolution of AlbendazoleDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState 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.