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CDSCO NSQ alert, April 2024: 55 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 May 2024· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its April 2024 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 55 drug batches that failed quality tests, 33 at central laboratories and 22 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 49 manufacturers across 53 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Uttarakhand. Products flagged include Warfarin sodium Tablet IP 5 mg, Tranexamic Acid Injection IP (GYNAEPIL Injection), Thyroxine Sodium Tablets I.P. (THYROX- 75).
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Full list of NSQ batches, April 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warfarin sodium Tablet IP 5 mg | Batch TW250004Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2026 | Centurion Remedies Pvt. LtdGujarat | It fails the ?Description?.Description | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Tranexamic Acid Injection IP (GYNAEPIL Injection) | Batch ANO43004 RMfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Psychotropics India LtdUttarakhand | Description, Related Substances & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Thyroxine Sodium Tablets I.P. (THYROX- 75) | Batch MTC2338AMfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Terbutaline Sulphate, Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin and Menthol Syrup (Cufrish EXPECTORANT) | Batch S-2245Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Northern India Chemical Works Pvt.Ltd | pHpH | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg. (Tzil 40) | Batch 189TTF002Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Swiss Garniers Biotech Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tables IP (Telwide 80 Tablets) | Batch GT3F32Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Ritual Drugs Pvt. LtdHaryana | Description & DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan 40mg and Amlodipine 5mg Tablets I.P. (Telma- AM) | Batch 18230073Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2026 | Glenmark Pharmaceutical s Ltd. Samlik MarchakSikkim | Not applicableOther | Not applicableState lab |
| Senocartine (Levocarnitine Injection USP 1g / 5ml) | Batch RS23049Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jan 2026 | Ratnatris Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Description & Particulate Matter in InjectionsDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sallaki Tablets | Batch AB 23055Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2026 | Gufic Biosciences LimitedKarnataka | The sample fails the test Disintegration as per APIDisintegration | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Salbutamol Nebuliser Solution BP | Batch D 2259/23- 24Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Supplied by M/s. Kerala Medical services Corporation LimitedKerala | It fails the test Acidity pH as per BPpH | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Rifaximin Tablets (Rifagut 400) | Batch GKE0938 AMfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdSikkim | Not applicableOther | Not applicableState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets IP 20mg (RAB 20mg) | Batch UTGRBB3 04Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2026 | Khandelwal Laboratories Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | does not comply to IP Standards with respect to dissolution testDissolution | State Food & Drugs Lab GoaState lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Tablets IP (CYRA) | Batch CA21880Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Mepro Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.; (Unit II)Gujarat | does not conform to IP Standards with respect to the test for dissolutionDissolution | State Food & Drugs Lab GoaState lab |
| Quinine Sulphate Tablets IP 300 mg (REZ-Q* 300) | Batch R22417106Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Shreya Life Sciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Promethazine Hydrochloride Syrup IP (Phena Kid Syrup) | Batch DEML- 304269Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Dr. Edwin Medilabs Pvt.Ltd | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pemolate Suspension (Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Suspension) | Batch 407Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Pulse Pharma MFG. CoGujarat | Assay of Paracetamol & Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamo Paediatric Oral Suspension IP 250 mg/ml | Batch 21350Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Zenith Drugs Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | The Sample failed in descriptionDescription | State Lab Madhya PradeshState lab |
| Paracetamo Paediatric Oral Suspension IP 125 mg/ml | Batch L-0475Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | The Sample failed in descriptionDescription | State Lab Madhya PradeshState lab |
| Panion Tablets | Batch 7964Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2027 | Win Trust Pharmaceuticals Ltd. DugriPunjab | The sample is an Ayurvedic preparation It gives positive result for the presence of Diclofenac Sodium (Allopathic drug) and hence declared as Not of Standard Quality. The sample is a spurious drug.Spurious | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP | Batch 6001523Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2026 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neostigmine Mehtysulphate Injection IP (N-MINE Injection) | Batch HINM23002 BMfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification (A)Identification | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Mucoid-A [Acetyl Cysteine & Ambroxol HCL Tablets ] | Batch MTT-6856Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | MDC Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | The content of active ingredients is not within the limits of Schedule V of Drugs and cosmetic act and rules there underOther | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP 200 mg | Batch 2869AMfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Arco Pharma Pvt LtdMaharashtra | It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Metoclopramide Injection IP 10mg / 2ml | Batch 23DQE20Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | SVP Life SciencesUttarakhand | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Instgra Tablets (Dolutegravir Tablets IP 50 mg) | Batch E16DV23 001Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Sep 2026 | Emcure Pharmaceutical s LtdJammu & Kashmir | Not applicableOther | Not applicableState lab |
| Human Growth Hormone Inj. (Norditropin Nordiflex 15mg / 1.5ml) | Batch MC76638Mfg May 2022 · Exp Apr 2024 | Novo Nordisk A/S Novo AlleKarnataka | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gabapentin Tablets IP (Gabon-300) | Batch MT225040Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Frusemide Injection IP 20 mg | Batch FRIA-11Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | It fails the test ?Sterility? as per IPSterility | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Frusemide Injection IP 10mg / ml (Senfuro) | Batch RS23037Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Ratnatris Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdGujarat | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Exudase DP | Batch 3023118Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Ravenbhel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. 16-17Jammu & Kashmir | The sample fails in the test, ?Description of tablets?.Description | State Drugs Testing Laboratory Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)State lab |
| Enteric Coated Rabeprazole Sodium and Domperidone (Sustained Release) Capsules (STOMCOOL DSR CAPSULES) | Batch SCDSR240 01Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | VIP Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Domperidone (8th hours) and Dissolution of Domperidone (12th hours)Dissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Domperidone and Naproxen Sodium Tablets (Naxdom 500) | Batch FHA0966Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2026 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Not applicableOther | Not applicableState lab |
| Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Capsules IP (XL Dryl-D Capsules) | Batch CPD240100 6Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Caspian PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution and Assay of Diphenhydramin e HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Chlorphenamine Maleate & Menthol Syrup (Tuspress) | Batch 23CH0250Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2026 | Enicar Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Assay of MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dextromethorphan HBr, Phenylephrine HCl & Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup (DEX HS Syrup) | Batch S24B045Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Shri hari PharmaceuticalsGujarat | Assay of Dextromethorph an HydrobromideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cyclosporine Capsules IP 25 mg (Cycloclean- 25) | Batch RDCPH230 02Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | WaterWater content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cloxacillin Sodium Oral Suspension USP 125mg/5ml | Batch RD220020Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay of Cloxacillin Sodium calculated as CloxacillinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Clindamycin and Adapalene Gel (CLON- A Gel) | Batch YEX-463Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Yaxon Biocare Pvt.LtdHaryana | Assay of Clindamycin Phosphate calculated as ClindamycinAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch CPT 23022Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2026 | Vivek Pharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan | It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Cilnidipine Tablets IP (Cinatab -10) | Batch MT223472AMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2024 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ceftriaxone Injection IP 250 mg (JKMSCL Hospital Supply) | Batch HD1607FMfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | The sample fails in Uniformaity of weights & Assay/Contents are found less than the label claimAssay | State Drugs Testing Laboratory Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)State lab |
| Cefixime Trihydrate with Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets I.P. (Presef-200 LB Tablets) | Batch BHCJ-009Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Pragti RemediesAssam | Identification & Assay of Cefixime and Gram Positive endospore bearing rod shaped bacterium. The sample deemed to be Spurious.Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP (Vixif-100 Tablets) | Batch SBT136BMfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Amster LabsHimachal Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Trihydrate with Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets LP. (Presef 200 "LB Tablets) ?Serial No. 14 of NSQ alert of April, 2024" | Batch BHCJ-009Mfg Nov 2022 · Exp Oct 2024 | Pragti RemediesAssam | Not applicableOther | Not applicableState lab |
| Carvedilol Tablets IP 6.25 mg (Carviv-6.5 TABLETS) | Batch VDT-23931Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Vidhyasha PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Inj. USP 0.50% 4 ml Amp | Batch D2258/23- 24Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Supplied by M/s. Kerala Medical services Corporation LimitedKerala | It fails the test Sterility as per USPSterility | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Bimatoprost Eye Drops 3 ml | Batch CHE-3036Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Cotec Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | It fails the test ?Sterility? as per IPSterility | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Atropine Sulphate Injection IP | Batch 23UJ85Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | SVP Life SciencesUttarakhand | pH, Particulate Matter & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin and Pottasium Clavulanate with Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets (Yamox-CL) | Batch SEB-23122Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Feb 2025 | Supermax LaboratoriesUttarakhand | Assay / Content of Gram Positive endospore bearing rod shaped bacteriumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin Oral Suspension IP | Batch RD220034Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Ridley Life Science Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay/Content of AmoxycillinAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Amloheart-AT [Amlodipine Besylate and Atenolol Tablets] | Batch LE 223030Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Lividus Pharmaceuticals pvt.LtdTamil Nadu | It fails the test ?Assay? as per IPAssay | SDTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Amlodipine Besylate Tablets IP 5 mg | Batch 1125Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2026 | Brilliant Lifesciences Pvt LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL IndoreCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol, Guaiphenesin, Terbutaline and Menthol (Bromodex - T) | Batch BDT-1257Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Aurio Pharma Laboratories Pvt. LtdWest Bengal | Assay of MentholAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ambroxol Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate, Guaiphenesin Menthol Syrup (Luzicough-T) | Batch JL-231248Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Jineka Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Identification & Assay of Menthol and Assay of Terbutaline SulphateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| AMOXYCILLIN TRIHYDRATE I.P. (MARKMOX ORAL SUSPENSION I.P.) | Batch OD-598Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | J.R.S. Oryx Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd | AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (55 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.