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CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2024: 58 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2024· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its February 2024 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 58 drug batches that failed quality tests, 47 at central laboratories and 11 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 50 manufacturers across 50 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Tablets IP 2 mg (Ridyl), Tranexamic Acid Injection I.P. (Tranexica), Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Menthol Syrup (Xpert- S Syrup).
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Full list of NSQ batches, February 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Tablets IP 2 mg (Ridyl) | Batch AR-132Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Apex Formulations Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Tranexamic Acid Injection I.P. (Tranexica) | Batch SAI-14764Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | pHpH | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Menthol Syrup (Xpert- S Syrup) | Batch 6530Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Estra Pharmaceutica LsPunjab | Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg (Telma 40) | Batch I8220890Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2025 | Glenmark Pharmaceutica ls LtdSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets IP (Telma AM) | Batch 5230355Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2026 | Glenmark Pharmaceutica ls LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay & Dissolution of Telmisartan & AmlodipineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| TERBUTALINE SULPHATE, BROMHEXINE HCl & GUAIPHENESIN SYRUP (NEFDYL-X) | Batch WHL-01715Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Warner Hindusthan Pvt. LtdTelangana | Assay of Bromhexine HydrochlorideAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Serratiopeptidase Tablets IP 10 mg (Serrarid-10) | Batch RT220358Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Disintegration & DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Serrizym Tablet) | Batch AT035MMfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Arnav Research LaboratoriesGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone Capsules (Deep SR Capsules) | Batch OC-23349Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Orchid Bio-Tech LimitedDelhi | Dissolution of Rabeprazole & DomperidoneDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propofol Injection IP 500 mg/50 ml (Hyprovan 500 Injection) | Batch L3352301AMfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Protech TelelinksHimachal Pradesh | Assay of PropofolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Piroxicam Capsules IP (Piroxicam-20) | Batch KCC-03Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | SGS Pharmaceutical Pvt. LtdUttar Pradesh | Water contentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pheniramine Maleate Tablet IP (APVIL) | Batch RT220512Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2025 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pheniramine Maleate Tablet I.P. (APVIL) | Batch RT220422Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2025 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate and Menthol Syrup (SUNGESIC-C) | Batch 2Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Sunny Industries Private LimitedWest Bengal | Description & Assay of ParacetamolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Pyricool 500) | Batch 23444042Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2026 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant Tablets IP (Pantojohn - 20) | Batch T-2210131Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2025 | Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution in buffer stageDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| POVIDONE-IODINE SOLUTION BP (VIDON) | Batch EVO310Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2026 | Us Pharma (I) Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | pHpH | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Oseltamivir Oral Suspension I.P. 12 mg | Batch URDP1153Mfg May 2023 · Exp Oct 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP (Normal -OZ TABLETS) | Batch 122257Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Biologics IncHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Ofloxacin and OrnidazoleDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Ofloxacin Dispersible Tablets IP 100 mg (Oflab 100 DT) | Batch C21O062001Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neostigmine Injection IP 0.5 mg/ml | Batch V23034Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Vital Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | pH and Assay of NeostigmineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Moxonidine Tablets BP (0.3 mg) | Batch MXDY0005Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2025 | Micro Labs Limited Unit-IiiPuducherry | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (Montas- L) | Batch MAT22030Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp May 2024 | Tirupati Medicare LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet IP (XL-Mont) | Batch TXL012007Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | DWD Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | DesriptionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Miconazole Nitrate and Fluocinolone Acetonide Ointment (Zole - F) | Batch SXE1800AMfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2026 | Sun Pharmaceutical Ind. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metformin HCl (SR) with Glimepiride & Voglibose Tablets (Metaglim-V2) | Batch T-230859Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Assay of GlimepirideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Liquid Formaldehyde 40% w/v (Formallin) | Batch FS-228AMfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Pharm Asia DrugMadhya Pradesh | Methyl Alcohol & Assay of Formaldehyde 40%w/vAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup 60 ml Syrup (HISTARED- LS) | Batch L23K015Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Fanal Pharmaceuticals LLPGujarat | Description & Assay of LevosalbutamolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Hydrochloride & Montelukast Sodium IP Tablets (Raremont- LC) | Batch TSF-B1689Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | Dissolution and Assay of MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride and Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP | Batch 23112703Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Mercury Laboratories LimitedGujarat | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| LEVOCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE & MONTELUKAST SODIUM TABLETS I.P. (Cetliv-M) | Batch MDHMT-436Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| L-Asparaginase 10000 IU (L-ASGEN) | Batch BASL2205Y AMfg Mar 2022 · Exp Feb 2024 | Beta Drugs LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Matter (subvisible)Particulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution IP 6% w/v (20 Volume) | Batch HP23-021Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Pharm Asia DrugMadhya Pradesh | Identification, Acidity, Non-volatile matter and Assay (Spurious)Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection IP 25000 IU/5ml | Batch 22HE16Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | Description, Extractable Volume, Particulate Matter and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride & Meftormin Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets IP (Glimsid- 2MF) | Batch T-231020Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution & Assay of GlimepirideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dextromethorphan Hyhdrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (ROYCOF-DX SYRUP) | Batch GL2301001Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Roseate MedicareHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay of Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Assay of Dextromethorphan HydrobromideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (Zist- D) | Batch HRL-070Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Household Remedies Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Microbial Limit testMicrobial limits | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Deferasirox | Batch 82231480Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jul 2027 | Glenmark Lifesciences LtdGujarat | 4 Hydrazino benzoic acidOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM INJECTION I.P. 75mg/3ml | Batch I213109Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Clarithromycin Tablets IP 250 mg | Batch OT-231393Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Orchid Bio-Tech LimitedDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch 2331044Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2026 | Aurio Pharma Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup (Expotus-D Syrup) | Batch LSF-B0075Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch JAK-20Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Agron Remedies Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution and Assay of Cefuroxime Axetil calculated as CefuroximeAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cefodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets | Batch MBT-22012Mfg Jun 2022 · Exp Sep 2023 | Magnatek EnterprisesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Potassium Clavulanate Diluted calculated as Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (MAHACAL -500) | Batch KSWAC014Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Hanuchem LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3 and L- Lysine Suspension (Oscaid Suspension) | Batch RL22070Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | Rachil Pharma | Description, Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (Calcigiant 500 Tablets) | Batch NLT-17023Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Nutra Life Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE SYRUP 4mg/5ml | Batch 31413Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Zenith Drugs Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | pH and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules (10mg/75mg) | Batch MC221173Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtUttarakhand | Dissolution of Atorvastatin Calcium calculated as AtorvastatinDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Oral Suspension I.P. (Medmoxil 125) | Batch XMSD-001Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Aug 2024 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | StabilityOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Injection IP 500 mg (Amikatas 500 mg) | Batch RV3044Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Ronam Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol,Guaiphenes in & Terbutaline Syrup (Bromex Expectorant) | Batch BXE064Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp May 2026 | Hygeia Pharmaceuticals MFG (P) Ltd | Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Terbutaline SulphateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Tricodex A Syrup) | Batch SRLK230054Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Systole Remedies Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Terbutaline SulphateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Bronter SYRUP) | Batch NARL-0038Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (AVTUS-TG SYRUP) | Batch BL-36Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Boffin Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Levosalbutamol and Guaiphenesin Syrup (Saivent-LX Syrup) | Batch MAG-S-1972Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Magma Allianz Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Levosalbutamol Sulphate calculated as LevosalbutamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Levosalbutamol Sulphate and Guaiphenesin Syrup (KOFVON LS Syrup) | Batch OL-032309Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Sickcure PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Ethylene Glycol (EG) is exceeding the permissible limitOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Acepik - P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Tablets) | Batch NKT230962AMfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Nexkem Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (58 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.