CDSCO monthly lab alert
CDSCO NSQ alert, January 2024: 46 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Feb 2024· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its January 2024 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 46 drug batches that failed quality tests, 33 at central laboratories and 13 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 34 manufacturers across 40 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 50mg/5ml, Vitamin A Oral Solution 100 ml, Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate Tablets.
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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Feb 2023Jan 2024 · 46
Full list of NSQ batches, January 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A Oral Solution 100 ml | Batch JDL-2921Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp Nov 2024 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Microbial EnumerationMicrobial limits | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate Tablets | Batch PF8CC12Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of 'Trypsin'Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Tranexamic Acid & Mefenamic Acid Tablets (Trancycle-MF) | Batch DMT1127Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Dm Pharma Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline, Bromhexine, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Terbo-Q Syrup) | Batch LKM-38Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Amkay Laboratories Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Bromhexine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup (Scoril) | Batch GF-279Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Global FormulationsTelangana | Weight per ml & AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 330) | Batch 2022004Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | JMS Co. Ltd | LengthOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 320) | Batch 2022004Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | JMS Co. Ltd | LengthOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 310) | Batch 2022003Mfg Feb 2022 · Exp Jan 2025 | JMS Co. Ltd | LengthOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Surgical Tape (JMS Medi-Tape 300) | Batch 2022006Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2025 | JMS Co. Ltd | LengthOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantosec (Pantoprazole Tablets IP 40mg) | Batch PNS230422Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-I)Himachal Pradesh | Dissolution in Buffer stageDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Sodium (EC) & Domperidone (SR) Capsules IP (Panzon-DSR) | Batch BBC22550Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Biomax Biotechnics (P) LtdHaryana | Dissolution of Pantoprazole in acid stage & DescriptionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant Tablets I.P. (P40) | Batch PFT23007MBMfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Sri Ram Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ondansetron Tablets IP 4 mg | Batch SMT1006Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Moxifloxacin & Prednisolone Acetate Eye Drops (MOXIZEE- P Eye Drops) | Batch 1223-51Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Prednisolone AcetateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP. (Folcet- MT) | Batch FPT-2067Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Forgo PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay/Content of MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets IP..(Pevicet M TABLETS) | Batch AT22-0667AMfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Aspo Pharmaceuticals LLPHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution (Montelukast & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch MZTJ23002Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdJammu & Kashmir | DescriptionDescription | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Metformin HCl Prolonged- Release & Glimepiride Tablets IP (Glimycare-M3 Forte) | Batch T-230761Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Assay & Uniformity of Content of GlimepirideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Mesalazine Prolonged-release Tablets IP 1200 mg | Batch UGT23128Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Unimarck Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Livocitra (Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P.) | Batch AHT-23503Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Aru Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol, Guaiphenesin & Ambroxol (Duvent- PD) | Batch DPD030Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2026 | Hygeia Pharmaceuticals MFG. (P) Ltd. 608 | Assay/content of Levosalbutamol & Ambroxol HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol & Guaiphenesin Syrup (Bromex - LS Expectorant) | Batch BXE064Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2026 | Hygeia Pharmaceuticals MFG. (P) Ltd. 608 | Assay/content of 'Levosalbutamol'Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Tablets IP | Batch LVU-515Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Healers Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Levocetirizine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride & Montelukast Tablets (Tesact- M Tablets) | Batch RT22464Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Rachil Pharma | Dissolution (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levetiracetam Tablets IP (Levipil 500) | Batch SIE1003AMfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride, Pioglitazone and Metformin (PR) Tablets (GLEM- GMP2 Tablets) | Batch MPT-22149Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Magnatek EnterprisesHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Pioglitazone Hydrochloride calculated as PioglitazoneAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1 mg | Batch GLI10923Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited Arka The Business CentreKarnataka | Dissolution Glimepiride ofDissolution | 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 |
| Fungal Diastase & Pepsin Syrup (NVZYME) | Batch 23RL0230Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Regency HealthcareUttarakhand | Assay of Fungal DiastaseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid Tablets IP 5 mg | Batch T112005Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description as the tablets are brittle & shows mottled appearanceDescription | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Injection IP | Batch I213108Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matter and DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cyproheptadine HCl & Tricholine Citrate Syrup (Cypermed Syrup) | Batch AQC2339AMfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Aquinnova PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Tricholine CitrateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Clindamycin Injection I.P. (Clindacin-300) | Batch SAI-16589Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution 4% w/v Surgical Scrubbing | Batch JDO-1027Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | pH, weight per ml and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ceftriaxone Injection I.P. (DOXONE 1000) | Batch JDI-3074Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Jpee DrugsUttarakhand | Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 50mg/5ml | Batch RD230004Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay of CefiximeAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 50mg/5ml | Batch RD230003Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay of CefiximeAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P | Batch UDT10704Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Aug 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INJECTION I.P. (RL) | Batch 03B3911Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2026 | Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals | Sterility Particulate Contamination and DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Bisacodyl Tablets I.P. 5 mg (Laxagen) | Batch 230754Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2026 | Modi AntibioticsGujarat | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Bacillus Clausii Spores Suspension (LB LAC Oral Suspension) | Batch AVA23I1Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Allianz Biosciences Pvt. LtdPuducherry | Identification, Average Volume, Resistance to antibiotic, Presence of Salmonella species & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP 375 mg | Batch APCT2305Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Modern LaboratoriesMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Amoxycillin, Clavulanic Acid & Dissolution of Amoxycillin, Clavulanic AcidAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. (Amicin-100) | Batch SVI-6964Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride I.P. Syrup (AMBROS) | Batch GF296Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Global FormulationsTelangana | Weight per mlWeight | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol HCl, Levosalbutomol Sulphate Guaiphenesin Syrup (Brotex-LS) | Batch GF.292Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Global FormulationsTelangana | Weight per mlWeight | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Absorbable Suture (Synthetic) USP Monolus Monofilament Poly (Glycolide-Co- Caprolactone) Poliglecaprone-25 | Batch N190096AFMfg May 2019 · Exp Apr 2024 | Lotus Surgicals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DiameterOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (46 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.