CDSCO monthly lab alert
CDSCO NSQ alert, November 2023: 64 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Dec 2023· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its November 2023 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 64 drug batches that failed quality tests, 53 at central laboratories and 11 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 49 manufacturers across 53 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Propylene Glycol IP, Methotrexate Injection IP 25 mg / ml (MEREX 1000), Aminophyline Anhydrous BP.
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Batches flagged
53 / 11
Central / state labs
Dissolution
Top reason
49
Manufacturers
Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Dec 2022Nov 2023 · 64
Full list of NSQ batches, November 2023
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlabeled white tablets Calcium and Vitamin D3 | Batch Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Kanha BiogeneticHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Unlabeled vials with Red seal purported to contains Pantoprazole 40 mg | Batch Not applicableMfg ? · Exp ? | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Misbranded with respect to labelMisbranded | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Unlabeled unpacked soft gelatin capsules purported to contain Calcitriol 0.25 mcg, Calcium 200 mg, Zinc 7.5mg | Batch UnlabeledMfg ? · Exp ? | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Calcitriol, Calcium Carbonate and Zinc Sulphate MonohydrateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg. (Telmisev- 40) | Batch CHT22352Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Cureza Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Sorbitol Solution IP (70%) | Batch GAIL-IP-505Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp Jun 2028 | Goya Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd | Test for ?Water?Water content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Chloride Injection IP (0.9% w/v) | Batch K4020007Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2026 | KamlaAmrut Pharmaceutical LLPGujarat | Assay of Sodium ChlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| SPIRONOLACTONE TABLETS IP (SPIRNORAV-100) | Batch SPT221635Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Salus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium (Enteric Coated) & Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (Rabetal- DSR) | Batch RPC-230704Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Talwar PharmaUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RIFAMPICIN CAPSULES IP (R-Cin 150) | Batch A306177Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Lupin Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol USP (PGUSP) | Batch F10121UPMfg Nov 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | S.K. Picglobal Co.Ltd | Water DeterminationWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP | Batch PG-IP/2023- 24/2233Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2028 | Manali Petrochemicals LimitedTamil Nadu | WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP | Batch PG-IP/2023- 24/2206Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2028 | Manali Petrochemicals LimitedTamil Nadu | Water contentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propylene Glycol IP | Batch PG-IP/2023- 24/2158Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2028 | Manali Petrochemicals Limited | Water contentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Prebiotic & Probiotic Capsules (Floroquik) | Batch MC230548Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of total gram positive rod shaped bacterium proposed to be total lactobacillus speciesAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch PRS-520Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets 650 mg (Afebril - 650) | Batch 3001Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Astamed Healthcare (I) Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets I.P. (Paraband-500) | Batch PDN22024Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Danish Health Care (P) Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol & Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets (PAAR-TM) | Batch G012221Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Baroque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Uniformity of Dispersion & Assay of Tramadol HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Palonosetron Injection 0.25 mg / 5 ml (Palonolive) | Batch PSI230501Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Bless Pharma India Private LimitedTelangana | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PYRAZINAMIDE TABLETS I.P. 500 mg (PYRIZ-500) | Batch 10734Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Healthy Life Pharma Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL IP | Batch PG-IP/2022- 23/2512Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2028 | Manali Petrochemicals LimitedTamil Nadu | Water contentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| PARACETAMOL AND DICLOFENAC SODIUM TABLETS I.P. (DICLOCIN FORTE TABLETS) | Batch NLT-108422Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Nutra Life Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of Paracetamol & Diclofenac SodiumDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Ondansetron Injection IP (Ondacip Injection) | Batch ION-10869Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | E.G.PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Nextoux Antiroux Expectorant | Batch SN3219Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2026 | Sangeeta Pharma | Assay of Dextromethorphan HydrobromideAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| NIMESULIDE & PARACETAMOL TABLETS (CABLIDE-P) | Batch ST-908AMfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Senate LaboratoriesUttarakhand | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. | Batch MLCT1026Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methylcobalamin Injection 1 ml | Batch MC-2307Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Konis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | Particulate Matter & DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methotrexate Injection IP 25 mg / ml (MEREX 1000) | Batch NN3139AMfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Naprod Life Science Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Sterility & Bacterial endotoxinsSterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methotrexate Injection IP 25 mg / ml (MEREX 1000) | Batch NN3188AMfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Naprod Life Science Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methotrexate Injection IP 25 mg / ml (MEREX 1000) | Batch NN3188AMfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Naprod Life Sciences Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Sterility & Bacterial Endotoxin TestSterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Meropenem Injection IP 0.5 g | Batch PI3075Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Bharat Parenterals LtdGujarat | Bacterial Endotoxin TestBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS IP 200 g | Batch WT-341Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Wilcure Remedies Pvt LtdMadhya Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| LEVOFLOXACIN TABLETS IP 500 mg | Batch WT-460Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Wilcure Remedies Pvt LtdMadhya Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution IP 6% w/v | Batch HP22-021Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2024 | Pharm Asia DurgMadhya Pradesh | Identification and AcidityIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Granisetron Hydrochloride Injection 3mg / 3ml (EMYTRON) | Batch GSI230101Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Bless Pharma India Private LimitedTelangana | Test for ?pH'pH | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gabapentin & Amitriptyline HCl Tablets (GABAMER AT) | Batch T-230420Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Amitriptyline HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS I.P. 1 mg. | Batch GLT-2301Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| GLICLAZIDE TABLETS IP 40 mg | Batch CHT-3850Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Cotec Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay & Related substances of GliciazideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Ascorbate & L- Methylfolate Tablets (Bravofer) | Batch T-230861Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Description, Disintegration & Assay of L- MethylfolateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Fenofibrate Capsules IP 200 mg (LIPICARD) | Batch 28022587Mfg Nov 2021 · Exp Oct 2023 | USV Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| FRUSEMIDE INJECTION IP 10MG/ML. (FRUSEMIDE) | Batch FEI2208Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Sterility & Bacterial EndotoxinsSterility | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Doxylamine Succinate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride and Folic Acid Tablets. (Doxinate Forte) | Batch DOFM2202Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | Maneesh Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup | Batch ML220730Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay/content of MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5 mg. (DEXAJOX) | Batch T-22280Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Kshipra Drugs Pvt. Ltd | Description & AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| DOXORUBICIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION BP 10 MG (DOXOTERO - 10) | Batch OL23085Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Biozenta Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd | Related Substances & waterRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| DOBUTAMINE INJECTABLE USP 12.5mg / ml | Batch ALY038Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Maya Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description, Particulate Matter in injection, Container content and Assay of Dobutamine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE & CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE SYRUP | Batch G013207Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Baroque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Benzoic Acid Ointment IP - 15g (Whitfield's Ointment) | Batch B21027Mfg Dec 2021 · Exp Nov 2023 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | Assay of Benzoic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500 mg | Batch T032022Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ceftriaxone Injection IP 1g | Batch CFI23016Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | Clarity of solutionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ceftriaxone For Injection USP (SHANU- CEFT 2 GM) | Batch YSF3103Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2026 | Yeluri Formulations Pvt LtdTelangana | Constituted Solution & Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ceftraixone Injection IP (Monocef 500 mg) | Batch MPD231319Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | Clarity of solutionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime, Azithromycin and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets (SEFIX-CZ LB TABLETS) | Batch JUN-23102Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Bonsai PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Disintegration testDisintegration | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Caffeine Anhydrous BP | Batch CF/23/0007Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2028 | Bakul Aromatics and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd | Spurious with respect to the Identification test for caffeineIdentification | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| CIPROFLOXACIN TABLETS I.P. 500 mg. | Batch T032023Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CHLORPHENAMINE MALEATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE & DEXTROMETHORPHAN HYDROBROMIDE SYRUP (KASJEL-CP SYRUP) | Batch DLS-2540Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Daffohils Laboratories Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay/Content of Chlorphenamine MaleateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% w/w Gel (Perolite) | Batch M032Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Elegant Cosmed Pvt LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| BISACODYL GASTRO- RESISTANT TABLETS IP 5 mg | Batch T-230766Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Sunlife SciencesUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Aminophyline Anhydrous BP | Batch AP/23/0008Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp May 2028 | Bakul Aromatics and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd | WaterWater content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Aminophyline Anhydrous BP | Batch AP/23/0009Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp May 2028 | Bakul Aromatics and Chemicals Pvt. Ltd | WaterWater content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Albendazole Tablets IP | Batch MS1AO2205Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2025 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution testDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Aceclofenac, Paracetamol & Serratiopeptidase Tablets (ACLOWIN- PLUS) | Batch T-231023Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Description & Assay of SerratiopeptidaseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| ARTESUNATE INJECTION IP (ZYNATE) | Batch I-1219Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Bacterial Endotoxin Test, Particulate Matter & Clarity of solutionParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMLODIPINE TABLETS IP 5 mg | Batch NHD22477AMfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Nest Healthcare Pvt.LtdGujarat | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (64 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.