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CDSCO NSQ alert, October 2023: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Nov 2023· Updated 20 Sep 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its October 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 59 drug batches that failed quality tests, 48 at central laboratories and 11 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 45 manufacturers across 53 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Phenolyne Disinfectant Fluid Phenolic Type (Phenolyne), Vitamin C (Orange Syrup), Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Intravenous Infusion IP (Sosvanco Injection).
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
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Full list of NSQ batches, October 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C (Orange Syrup) | MBL-063Mfg 2022-09 · Exp 2024-08 | Mednext Biotech Limited | Assay of Ascorbic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vancomycin Hydrochloride for Intravenous Infusion IP (Sosvanco Injection) | HIVC23001AMfg 2023-01 · Exp 2024-12 | Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description, Appearance of Solution, Clarity of Solution & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ursodeoxycholic Acid Tablets IP (Mascholic- 300) | MT223471Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Unlabeled vials with white seal purported to contains Tigecycline 50 mg | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of TigecyclineAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Unlabeled unpacked soft gelatin capsules purported to contain Vitamin D3, 60000 IU | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Unlabeled bottles purported to contain Amoxycillin 200 mg and Clavulanic acid 28.5 mg | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Content of waterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Tacrolimus Ointment 0.03% (Tacromed 0.03 Ointment) | HTO203Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Med Manor Organics Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| SUCRALFATE & OXETACAINE SUSPENSION 1 gm + 10 mg (RANPURE SUSPENSION) | AL23-0108Mfg 2023-02 · Exp 2025-01 | Aspo Pharmaceuticals LLPHimachal Pradesh | pH and Assay Content of OxetacineAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS IP 25 mg (ALDACTONE) | 02A22020Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2025-10 | Rpg Life Sciences LimitedGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| SORBITAL 70 % IP | GAIL/IP/509Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2028-06 | Goya Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd | Test for Ethylene GlycolOther | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Ramipril Tablets I.P. 5 mg. | RMFT1001Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2024-05 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | content of Ramipril (Assay)Assay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium (Enteric Coated) and Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (20 mg/30 mg) | RPE-2285Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Apple Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Rabeprazole SodiumAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium (EC) and Domperidone (SR) Capsules (Rabihal DSR Capsule) | ZCN3G04Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | Zaneka Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of Rabeprazole Sodium (Buffer Stage)Dissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pyrazinamide Tablets IP 500 mg, (Pyrazinamide- 500) | T-5674Mfg 2022-12 · Exp 2024-11 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description & DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP | PG-IP/2021- 22/2331Mfg 2021-11 · Exp 2026-10 | Manali Petrochemicals LimitedTamil Nadu | Identification A, Identification B, Identification C, Relative Density, Refractive Index, Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene Glycol and Water ContentIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Pregabalin & Methylcobalamin Capsules IP | CHC-3062Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Cotec Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Uniformity of content of MethylcobalaminUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Phenolyne Disinfectant Fluid Phenolic Type (Phenolyne) | AMfg ? · Exp ? | B.R.S. Chemical WorksWest Bengal | Gradation, Germicidal value (RW Coefficient) & LabellingLabelling | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Phenolyne Disinfectant Fluid Phenolic Type (Phenolyne) | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Pragati UdyogJharkhand | LabellingLabelling | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pheniolic Disinfecting Multipurpose Surface Cleaner cum Deodriser (Lytner) | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Pragati UdyogJharkhand | Gradation, Germicidal value (RW Coefficient) & LabellingLabelling | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pheniolic Disinfecting Multipurpose Surface Cleaner cum Deodriser (Lemenol) | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Pragati UdyogJharkhand | Classification, Gradation, Germicidal value (RW Coefficient) & LabellingLabelling | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pheniolic Disinfecting Multipurpose Surface Cleaner cum Deodriser (Cleaner) | B 20Mfg ? · Exp ? | Pragati UdyogJharkhand | Gradation, Germicidal value (RW Coefficient) & LabellingLabelling | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. 500 Mg. | GT2G030Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2025-06 | Scott-Edil Pharmacia LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PANTOPRAZOLE TABLETS I.P. (40 mg) | PAA-504Mfg 2023-01 · Exp 2024-12 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution in Acid Stage & DescriptionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ofloxacin, Ornidazole, Itraconazole & Clobetasol Propionate Cream (Derma-RX Cream) | E3H021Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Smayan Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Clobetasol PropionateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets I.P. (O2) | E20512Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2025-03 | Medley Pharmaceuticals LtdJammu & Kashmir | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged-Release Tablets I.P. 25 mg | TGME22006Mfg 2022-12 · Exp 2024-11 | Ravian Life Science Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methylcobalamin, Pyridoxine Hcl, Nicotinamide & D Panthenol Injection (NEUROSIN PLUS), 2ml. | H30051Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-01 | Arion HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of D- PanthenolAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol Syrup 1mg / 5ml | 20270623Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 | Greenco Biologicals Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | Description & pHDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocarnitine Injection U.S.P. (REE) | ELF8BH3004Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2026-06 | Emcure Pharmaceuticals LtdMaharashtra | Description & Particulate Matter in InjectionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levetiracetam Oral Solution IP | RL230004Mfg 2023-01 · Exp 2024-12 | Ridley Life Sciences Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Leucovorin Calcium Injection IP (Medivorin Injection) | LCL0322A1Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Extractable volume, Particulate matter and pHParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Isoniazid Tablets IP 300 mg (Isocon -300) | C21I263005Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd | AssayAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ibuprofen and Paracetamol Tablets I.P. (400 mg/325 mg) | GT1153Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2024-05 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | Dissolution of Ibuprofen and ParacetamolDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Glycerin IP 98% w/w | 453Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2024-10 | Saar Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Water & Assay of GlycerinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | GPG-531Mfg 2023-04 · Exp 2025-03 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS I.P. (2 mg.) | MT224871Mfg 2022-10 · Exp 2024-09 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Fluconazole Tablets IP (Aclohix-400 Tablets) | MAY 23142Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Bonsai PharmaHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Etoricoxib & Thiocolchicoside Tablets (ATOCOX-MR Tablets) | DMT1202BMfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Dm Pharma Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Assay of ThiocolchicosideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Etizolam Tablets (0.5 mg) | 2268Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2024-10 | Reliance Formulation Pvt. LtdGujarat | content of Etizolam (assay)Assay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Etamsylate Tablets 250 mg (Fixoheam-250) | WF123001GMfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | Windlas Biotech Limited (Plant-2)Uttarakhand | HardnessOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Disinfecting Multipurpose Surface Cleaner cum Deodriser (Nemonol Premium) | Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Pragati UdyogJharkhand | Classification, Gradation, Type, Stability after Dilution, Germicidal value (RW Coefficient) & LabellingLabelling | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Digoxin Injection BP (Digiver Injection) | E1582203Mfg 2022-07 · Exp 2024-06 | Verve Human Care LaboratoriesUttarakhand | Ethylene Glycol and Diethylene GlycolOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Tablets IP 50 mg | DBE14Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | RPL (India) Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cough Syrup (ANYKOF) | ML23073Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2026-04 | Mednext Biotech Limited | Assay of Bromhexine Hydrochloride & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cholecalciferol Soft Gelatin Capsules 60000 IU (Fexit-D3) | PSG23161Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of CholecalciferolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension IP | 23CS012Mfg 2023-02 · Exp 2025-01 | Maxmed Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Water contentWater content | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (Calimed Tablets) | LV22HT-863Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-01 | L.V. Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Bisoprolol Fumarate Tablets USP 2.5 mg (BISELECT 2.5) | V2300382Mfg 2023-04 · Exp 2025-03 | Intas Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin, Potassium Clavulanate and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets (GAMPCLAV-625 LB Tablets) | BT-000142Mfg 2022-10 · Exp 2024-03 | Soft Touch Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Potassium Clavulate Diluted eq. to Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. 500 mg | 7900323Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Injection IP 100 mg (AMICOS-100) | L-22058BMfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | Symbosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description, Sterility & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride Solution 100 ml | AML3035Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | Caplet India Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol HCl, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup (Toscof- TR) | L3H148Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Smayan Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Albendazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | C21F943011Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2026-07 | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection I.P. (ADREN) | MDN2302AMfg 2023-04 · Exp 2024-03 | Medilife Health Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aceclofenac, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Pain Free-SP Tablets) | UTA-22350Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Upkar PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of SerratiopeptidaseAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Aceclofenac & Paracetamol Oral Suspension (SIGAFENAC-P) | L3C152Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | Smayan Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Aceclofenac & ParacetamolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMLODIPINE BESYLATE TABLETS I.P. 5 mg. (AMLOMART-5 mg TABLETS) | PT-31011Mfg 2023-04 · Exp 2025-03 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Assay of AmlodipineAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| ALBENDAZOLE TABLETS I.P. | MS4AI2301Mfg 2023-01 · Exp 2025-12 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO 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.