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CDSCO NSQ alert, March 2024: 59 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Apr 2024· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its March 2024 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 50 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Multiple Electrolytes and Dextrose Injection Type I IP (P-500 ml), Himulti Multi Vitamin Tablets, CALCIUM CARBONATE TABLETS IP 500 mg..
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Full list of NSQ batches, March 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zinc Sulphate Tablets IP. (Saluzinc- 20) | Batch SPT230376Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Salus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets (PARAPLEX) | Batch PX-523Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Aug 2024 | High Tech PharmaMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin B1 & Calcium PantothenateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Bromhexine Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup (Esytus plus) | Batch L2310099Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Empree medicaments India Private LimitedKarnataka | Assay of Bromhexine Hydrochloride & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup (GMBRON) | Batch GB-23-03Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | G.M. PharmaceuticalsWest Bengal | Assay of Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Guaiphenesin & Menthol Syrup (Cofcil-A) | Batch CF-B1Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Bethel Medipharma Private LimitedWest Bengal | Assay of Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets IP (Telverge H) | Batch BD231669HMfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Bioaltus Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of HydrochlorothiazideDissolution | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid Controlled-Release Tablets 200 mg (Opi Soproate - 200) | Batch 23E-T990Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Orison Pharma International KhariHimachal Pradesh | Average weight, Dissolution & DescriptionDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Valproate Gastro-resistant Tablets IP 200 mg | Batch SVT1136Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | Dissolution in ACID stageDissolution | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Rifaximin Tablets 200 mg (Foxigen-200) | Batch TX-17329Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Legen HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rifaximin Tablets (Faxigen-550) | Batch TX-17503Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Legen HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Water, Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ranitidine Tablets I.P. 150 mg | Batch 404423Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ramipril Tablets IP 5 mg. (Ramil- 5) | Batch T-5987Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Gastro-Resistant Tablets IP 20 mg (Rben-20 Tablets) | Batch TJ231109Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Orchid Medlife Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution (Buffer stage)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Omeprazole Magnesium & Domperidone Tables (MOD Tablets) | Batch LLT-2614Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Cavendish Bio Pharma Pvt. Ltd. At Kh. No. 136Chhattisgarh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP. (Offlent- OZ) | Batch JBT-4315Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | J.B. Remedies Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of Ofloxacin and OrnidazoleDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ocured Sterile Eye Drops 10 ml | Batch USV2302Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2026 | Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGoa | Assay of Benzalkonium ChlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| OFLOXACIN & ORNIDAZOLE TABLETS I.P. (AXIFLO-OZ TABLETS) | Batch MARMT-240Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Ofloxacin and OrnidazoleDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Multiple Electrolytes and Dextrose Injection Type I IP (P-500 ml) | Batch P4FBW19Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | Assay of DextroseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Multiple Electrolytes and Dextrose Injection Type I IP (P-500 ml) | Batch P4FBW20Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Swaroop Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | Assay of DextroseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Suspension. (Lovega- M Suspension) | Batch TLL-2450Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Taksa LifesciencePunjab | Assay of MontelukastAssay | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tables I.P. (Montor - LC Tablets) | Batch B18523003Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Torque Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metoprolol Tablets IP 25 mg | Batch GM23018Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Skymap Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Methylcobalamin Injection 1500 mcg / 2 ml (Mithcoll 1500 Injection) | Batch SVL-73Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | SVP Life SciencesUttarakhand | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Magnesium Hydroxide IP/BP/USP | Batch MH025523Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2028 | Meha Pharma Private LimitedGoa | Substances insoluble in acetic acidOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Amrboxol Hydrochloride and Guaiphenesin Syrup (L- Melt Syrup) | Batch ALL-1038Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Access Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Ambroxol HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Amrboxol HCI and Gauiphenesin Expectorant Syrup (ABRODOLL-S Cough Syrup) | Batch ALL-1070Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Access Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Levosalbutamol Sulphate calculated as LevosalbutamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride & Guaiphenesin Syrup (Zembron - LS) | Batch JL-231144Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Jineka Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of LevosalbutamolAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets IP (Alerno Tablets) | Batch GTD0813AMfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets 60 Million Spores | Batch MT230908Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Gram positive endospore bearing rod shaped bacteriumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| L acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, B. bifidum, B. longum, S. thermohilus, S. boulardii, F. saccharides and F. amylase capsules (Lactogerm Capsules) | Batch OC-22566Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jul 2024 | Orchid Bio-Tech LimitedDelhi | Identification and assay of Bifidobacterium species, Streptococcus thermophillus and Saccharomyces boulardii and Assay of Lactobacillus speciesAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ketoconazole Medicated Soap (Seboket Soap) | Batch SP-29Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | MARS MedisoapGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Himulti Multi Vitamin Tablets | Batch HM-1922Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp May 2024 | High Tech PharmaMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin A Acetate and Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Himulti Multi Vitamin Tablets | Batch HM-1722Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp May 2024 | High Tech PharmaMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Vitamin A Acetate and Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection I.P. 5000 IU / 5ml (Astriparin Injection 5000 IU / 5 ml) | Batch AGI-23077Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Astrica Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate Matter & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Guaiphenesin, Sulbutamol Sulphate, Bromhexine Hydrochloride & Menthol Solution (SALGIM) | Batch SL-23-02Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | G.M. PharmaceuticalsWest Bengal | Assay of Sulbutamol Sulphate, Bromhexine & MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gentamicin Injection IP 40 mg | Batch 23BUI59Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | SVP Life SciencesUttarakhand | Particulate Matter, pH & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Flupentixol Dihydrochloride and Melitracen Tablets (Flutol Tablets) | Batch FT-22741Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Foregen Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Flupentixol Dihydrochloride calculated as Flupentixol and Melitracen Hydrochloride calculated as MelitracenAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ferrous Ascorbate & Folic Acid Tablets (Faro-XT) | Batch FRO-1005Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Ultra-Chiron Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdPunjab | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Enalapril Maelate Tablets IP 5 mg | Batch T013002Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Enalapril MaleateAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone Tablets IP 10 mg (Domipen Tablets) | Batch E2K0571Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Morepen Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification AIdentification | RDTL ChandigarhState lab |
| Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Injection I.P. 10 mg | Batch RM-46Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | SVP Life SciencesUttarakhand | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac, Paracetamol and Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Pardic - SP Tables) | Batch JMT-2208520Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2024 | JMM LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of SerratiopeptidaseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diacerein Tablets 50 mg | Batch DCT1102Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Co- Trimoxazole Oral Suspension I.P. (Altoprim Suspension) | Batch ML-4943Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Mancare Laboratories Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | pHpH | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Ceftriaxone Injection IP (Lorisol 1000) | Batch 24PB001Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Bueno Salud Care India Pvt. LtdGujarat | Clarity of solutionOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil Dispersible Tablets (TROYPOD 200 TABLETS) | Batch CT-0778AMfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Saitech Medicare Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P. | Batch UDT10723Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Aug 2024 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE TABLETS IP 500 mg. | Batch PT-30670Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE TABLETS IP 500 mg. | Batch PT-30665Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | MisbrandedMisbranded | RDTL GuwahatiState lab |
| Bupivacaine HCl in Dextrose Injection USP (5 mg+80 mg/ml) | Batch V23146Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Vital Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Tablets I.P. 0.5 mg (Betnesol) | Batch 6H8XMfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited | Assay of BetamethasoneAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Tablets I.P. (Betalar-S) | Batch BT3-50Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Lark Laboratories (India) LtdRajasthan | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Dispersible Tablets IP 500 mg (Edmax- 500 DT) | Batch 24TB004Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Bueno Salud Care India Pvt. LtdGujarat | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxicillin Tablets 500 mg (Moxyvec-500) | Batch TP-07Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Not Mentioned | DescriptionDescription | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol, Salbutamol, Guaiphenesin and Menthol (Nokaff Expectorant) | Batch 7709Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Bidhan PharmaceuticalsWest Bengal | Assay of Ambroxol, & GuaiphenesinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline Sulphate & Menthol (Viriz - AT) | Batch 7704Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Bidhan PharmaceuticalsWest Bengal | Assay of MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aluminium Hydroxide Gel-7HV IP/USP | Batch AHG024923Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2026 | Meha Pharma Private LimitedGoa | Assay of Aluminium HydroxideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aceclofenac, Paracetamol & Serratiopeptidase Tablets (TENAC-SP Tablets) | Batch TT-011223Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Technica Lab & Pharma Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Description & Assay of SerratiopeptidaseAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Aceclofenac, Paracetamol & Serratiopeptidase Tablets (ACEMETIL-SP Tablets) | Batch SD7744AMfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Sigma Softgel & FormulationHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (59 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.