CDSCO monthly lab alert
CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2024: 58 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2024· Updated 20 Sep 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 51 manufacturers across 53 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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Batches per month, last 12 alerts
Mar 2023Feb 2024 · 58
Full list of NSQ batches, February 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride Tablets IP 2 mg (Ridyl) | AR-132Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 | Apex Formulations Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Tranexamic Acid Injection I.P. (Tranexica) | SAI-14764Mfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | pHpH | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Menthol Syrup (Xpert- S Syrup) | 6530Mfg 2023-02 · Exp 2025-01 | ESTRA PHARMACEUTICA LSPunjab | Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride and MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets I.P. 40 mg (Telma 40) | I8220890Mfg 2022-12 · Exp 2025-11 | Glenmark Pharmaceutica ls LtdSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets 40 mg and Amlodipine 5 mg Tablets IP (Telma AM) | 5230355Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2026-02 | Glenmark Pharmaceutica ls LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay & Dissolution of Telmisartan & AmlodipineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| TERBUTALINE SULPHATE, BROMHEXINE HCl & GUAIPHENESIN SYRUP (NEFDYL-X) | WHL-01715Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | Warner Hindusthan Pvt. LtdTelangana | Assay of Bromhexine HydrochlorideAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Serratiopeptidase Tablets IP 10 mg (Serrarid-10) | RT220358Mfg 2022-04 · Exp 2024-03 | RIDLEY LIFE SCIENCE PVT. LTDDelhi | Disintegration & DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Serrizym Tablet) | AT035MMfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | Arnav Research LaboratoriesGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium & Domperidone Capsules (Deep SR Capsules) | OC-23349Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | Orchid Bio-Tech LimitedDelhi | Dissolution of Rabeprazole & DomperidoneDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Propofol Injection IP 500 mg/50 ml (Hyprovan 500 Injection) | L3352301AMfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 | Protech TelelinksHimachal Pradesh | Assay of PropofolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Piroxicam Capsules IP (Piroxicam-20) | KCC-03Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | SGS Pharmaceutical (P) LtdUttar Pradesh | Water contentWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pheniramine Maleate Tablet IP (APVIL) | RT220512Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2025-05 | RIDLEY LIFE SCIENCE PVT. LTDDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Pheniramine Maleate Tablet I.P. (APVIL) | RT220422Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Sodium Citrate and Menthol Syrup (SUNGESIC-C) | 2Mfg 2023-09 · Exp 2025-08 | Sunny Industries Private LimitedWest Bengal | Description & Assay of ParacetamolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Pyricool 500) | 23444042Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2026-10 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant Tablets IP (Pantojohn - 20) | T-2210131Mfg 2022-10 · Exp 2025-09 | Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution in buffer stageDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| POVIDONE-IODINE SOLUTION BP (VIDON) | EVO310Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2026-05 | US PHARMA (I) PVT.LTD Plot No. 4Maharashtra | pHpH | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Oseltamivir Oral Suspension I.P. 12 mg | URDP1153Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2024-10 | Unicure India LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP (Normal -OZ TABLETS) | 122257Mfg 2022-12 · Exp 2024-11 | Biologics IncHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Ofloxacin and OrnidazoleDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Ofloxacin Dispersible Tablets IP 100 mg (Oflab 100 DT) | C21O062001Mfg 2022-05 · Exp 2024-04 | Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neostigmine Injection IP 0.5 mg/ml | V23034Mfg 2023-02 · Exp 2025-01 | Vital Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | pH and Assay of NeostigmineAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Moxonidine Tablets BP (0.3 mg) | MXDY0005Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2025-05 | MICRO LABS LIMITED UNIT-IIIPuducherry | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (Montas- L) | MAT22030Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2024-05 | Tirupati Medicare LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet IP (XL-Mont) | TXL012007Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2024-10 | DWD Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat | DesriptionOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Miconazole Nitrate and Fluocinolone Acetonide Ointment (Zole - F) | SXE1800AMfg 2023-08 · Exp 2026-07 | Sun Pharmaceuticals Ind. LtdHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metformin HCl (SR) with Glimepiride & Voglibose Tablets (Metaglim-V2) | T-230859Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Assay of GlimepirideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Liquid Formaldehyde 40% w/v (Formallin) | FS-228AMfg 2022-08 · Exp 2025-07 | 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) | L23K015Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | Fanal Pharmaceuticals LLPGujarat | Description & Assay of LevosalbutamolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Hydrochloride & Montelukast Sodium IP Tablets (Raremont- LC) | TSF-B1689Mfg 2023-04 · Exp 2025-03 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | Dissolution and Assay of MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride and Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP | 23112703Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | MERCURY LABORATORIES LIMITEDGujarat | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| LEVOCETIRIZINE HYDROCHLORIDE & MONTELUKAST SODIUM TABLETS I.P. (Cetliv-M) | MDHMT-436Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd. (A GMP ISO 9001: 2015 CERTIFIED COHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of MontelukastDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| L-Asparaginase 10000 IU (L-ASGEN) | BASL2205Y AMfg 2022-03 · Exp 2024-02 | Beta Drugs LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Matter (subvisible)Particulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution IP 6% w/v (20 Volume) | HP23-021Mfg 2023-02 · Exp 2025-01 | Pharm Asia DrugMadhya Pradesh | Identification, Acidity, Non-volatile matter and Assay (Spurious)Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection IP 25000 IU/5ml | 22HE16Mfg 2022-10 · Exp 2024-09 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | Description, Extractable Volume, Particulate Matter and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride & Meftormin Hydrochloride Prolonged Release Tablets IP (Glimsid- 2MF) | T-231020Mfg 2023-10 · Exp 2025-09 | Vilin Bio Med LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution & Assay of GlimepirideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dextromethorphan Hyhdrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (ROYCOF-DX SYRUP) | GL2301001Mfg 2023-01 · Exp 2024-12 | 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) | HRL-070Mfg 2023-10 · Exp 2025-09 | Household Remedies Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Microbial Limit testMicrobial limits | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Deferasirox | 82231480Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2027-07 | Glenmark Lifesciences LtdGujarat | 4 Hydrazino benzoic acidOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM INJECTION I.P. 75mg/3ml | I213109Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Clarithromycin Tablets IP 250 mg | OT-231393Mfg 2023-10 · Exp 2025-09 | Orchid Bio-Tech LimitedDelhi | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg | 2331044Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2026-06 | Aurio Pharma Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup (Expotus-D Syrup) | LSF-B0075Mfg 2023-04 · Exp 2025-03 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP 500 mg | JAK-20Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Agron Remedies Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution and Assay of Cefuroxime Axetil calculated as CefuroximeAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cefodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets | MBT-22012Mfg 2022-06 · Exp 2023-09 | Magnatek EnterprisesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Potassium Clavulanate Diluted calculated as Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (MAHACAL -500) | KSWAC014Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Hanuchem LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium Carbonate, Vitamin D3 and L- Lysine Suspension (Oscaid Suspension) | RL22070Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | RACHIL PHARMA | Description, Identification and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Calcium Carbonate and Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (Calcigiant 500 Tablets) | NLT-17023Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Nutra Life Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| BROMHEXINE HYDROCHLORIDE SYRUP 4mg/5ml | 31413Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Zenith Drugs Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | pH and AssayAssay | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Atorvastatin and Clopidogrel Capsules (10mg/75mg) | MC221173Mfg 2022-12 · Exp 2024-11 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtUttarakhand | Dissolution of Atorvastatin Calcium calculated as AtorvastatinDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Oral Suspension I.P. (Medmoxil 125) | XMSD-001Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2024-08 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh | StabilityOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amikacin Injection IP 500 mg (Amikatas 500 mg) | RV3044Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Ronam Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Village- KalujhandaHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol,Guaiphenes in & Terbutaline Syrup (Bromex Expectorant) | BXE064Mfg 2023-09 · Exp 2026-05 | 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) | SRLK230054Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | SYSTOLE REMEDIES PVT. LTD. Vill. OgliHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Terbutaline SulphateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Bronter SYRUP) | NARL-0038Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (AVTUS-TG SYRUP) | BL-36Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | Boffin Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of MentholAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Levosalbutamol and Guaiphenesin Syrup (Saivent-LX Syrup) | MAG-S-1972Mfg 2023-10 · Exp 2025-09 | 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) | OL-032309Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | Sickcure PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Ethylene Glycol (EG) is exceeding the permissible limitOther | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Acepik - P (Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Tablets) | NKT230962AMfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 | Nexkem Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (58 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.