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CDSCO NSQ alert, August 2024: 64 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Sep 2024· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its August 2024 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 64 drug batches that failed quality tests, 52 at central laboratories and 12 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 Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg, Atropine Sulphate Injection I.P. (Atropine Sulphate), Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 120 mg.
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Full list of NSQ batches, August 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogaraja Guggulu | Batch 209/21Mfg Mar 2022 · Exp Mar 2025 | Bhaskara Vilasam VaidyasalaKerala | It fails the test Alcohol Soluble Extractive and pH as per APIpH | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C Softgels | Batch 1423Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Asoj Soft Caps Pvt. Ltd | Assay of Calcium PantothenateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vingel XL Pro Gel (Diclofenac Diethylamine, Linseed Oil, Methyl Salicylate and Menthol Gel) | Batch F23208Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Universal Twin LabsHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Diclofenac Diethylamine & Methyl SalicylateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ursocol 300 (Ursodeoxych olic Acid Tablets IP) | Batch GTE1350AMfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Sun Pharma Laboratories LtdAssam | Assay of ursodeoxycholi c Acid, DescriptionAssay | Not applicableCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch 251TTF011Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Swiss Garnier Life ScienceHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch LMT240528Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch LMT240502Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch LMT240502Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telma H (Telmisartan 40 mg and Hydrochlorot hiazide 12.5mg Tablets IP) | Batch 18230080Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2026 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution & Assay of TelmisartanAssay | Not applicableCDSCO lab |
| Tab Nodosis | Batch SMST- 24151Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Steadfast Medishield pvt.LtdUttarakhand | It fails the test ?Assay? as per IPAssay | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Salbutamol, Bromhexine HCI, Guaifenesin and Menthol Syrup(Acozil Expectorant) | Batch A-244003Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2027 | Antila Lifesciences Pvt LtdGujarat | Not of Standard QualityOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Rolled Gauze (Non- Sterilized) | Batch RG-006Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Blazon IndiaBihar | Width, Absorbency, Scouring Loss, Freedom from Optical Whitener, Mass, LengthOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rifmin 550 (Rifaximin Tablets 550 mg) | Batch TX-17798Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Legen HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution & WaterDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pulmosil (Sildenafil Injection) | Batch KFA0300Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2025 | Sun Pharmaceuticals IndGujarat | Test for Description, Volume in container, Particulate matter, sterility and Assay of Sildenafil Citrate equivalent to Sildenafil.Assay | NRS Medical College 138 AJC Bose Road, Kolkata 700014CDSCO lab |
| Phenytoin Sodium Injection USP | Batch HIPY23012CMfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | M/.s Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Alcohol, Propylene Glycol and Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paziva -40 | Batch GT300234Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Gnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Cetirizine Hydrochloride Suspension (Cethel Cold DS Suspension) | Batch WPS-013Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Win Cure PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Paracetamol, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride and Cetirizine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg | Batch 2508323Mfg Feb 2023 · Exp Jan 2026 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Inj. BP 40 mg | Batch D0726/24- 25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | The sample does not comply with BP. It fails the test Particulate contaminatio n clarity and colour of solution.Particulate matter | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Domperidone Prolonged-Release Capsules IP (Pan - D) | Batch 23444296Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Spurious Identification, Assay, Dissolution & Related SubstanccesAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Pantomed -40 | Batch GTEO230 CMfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Digital Vision 176Himachal Pradesh | It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Pantocid (Pantoprazole Tablets IP) | Batch SID2041AMfg Jul 2022 · Exp Jun 2025 | Sunpharma laboratories ltdSikkim | Identification and AssayAssay | Not applicableCDSCO lab |
| PANCEF-OF | Batch T442401Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Aglomed Ltd. 51Uttarakhand | The sample does not comply with respect to the test parameters at S.No II d (Disintegratio n Test)Other | Drug Testing Laboratory Srinagar (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. L/DA/2024-25/978 Dated: 07.08.2024State lab |
| Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets IP 40 mg | Batch LMT240387Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | Dissolution of Olmesartan MedoxomilDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Nimesulide, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride & Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets (Nunim- Cold) | Batch T-23115Mfg Jan 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Unispeed Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Chlorzoxazone Tablets (NICIP MR) | Batch GS22236Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2025 | HSN InternationalUttarakhand | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Moxymed CV | Batch ABT 23316Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Alexa PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | The content of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid is not with in the limits of schedule ?V? of Drugs and Cosmetics Act & Rules as mentioned in the Laboratory protocolOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Montair LC Kid (Montelukast Sodium & Levocetirizne Hydrochloride Dispersible Tablets) | Batch AFB23W73Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Uniformity of Dispersion & Assay of Montelukast SodiumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets IP 400mg | Batch HMAA04Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained-release Tablets IP (Glycimet-SR-500) | Batch GT3J023Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Scott-Edil Pharmacia LtdHimachal Pradesh | Dissolution of Metformin HydrochlorideDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Laxnorm Solution (Lactulose Solution USP) | Batch LG24-0204Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Kudajarishtam | Batch 110Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp ? | Bala Herbals | It fails the tests ?Total Solids? and ?Specific gravity? as per API.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| INFUSION SET-NV | Batch KT-015Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2026 | Medivision HealthcareGujarat | SterilitySterility | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection IP 25000 IU / 5ml | Batch GV3C002Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2026 | Scott-Edil Pharmacia LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection 5000 Units (Hostranil Injection) | Batch HIHE23028AMfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Matter, Bacterial Endotoxins & SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Haridrakhanda m | Batch 207/23Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Bhaskara Vilasam VaidyasalaKerala | It fails the test ?pH? as per API.pH | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS IP (2 mg) | Batch MT234799Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Unknown manufacturerUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Frusemide Injection IP 20 mg | Batch FRIB-03Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | It fails the test ?Sterility? as per IPSterility | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 120 mg | Batch MP9AA2303Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2026 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP 120 mg | Batch MP9AA2303 (Two different samples received with same batch number)Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2026 | Maxtar Bio-GenicsHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Escitalopram and Clonazepam Tablets IP (Klozaps-ES Tablets) | Batch NTD0203Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | M/.s Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Escitalopram Oxalate calculated as Escitalopram and ClonazepamAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium IP | Batch DFS- 2405031Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2029 | Sara Exports LtdUttar Pradesh | Not of Standard QualityOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Deflazacort Tablets (Defcort 6 Tablets) | Batch GDB23041AMfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2026 | Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdDaman & Diu | Test of Identification and Assay of DeflazacortAssay | Not applicableState lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) RL 500ml | Batch MP24040508 5Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2027 | Vision Parentral Pvt. Ltd | SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) (RL 500 ml) | Batch MP24050511 1Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2027 | Vision Parenteral Pvt. Ltd. Located at A-2 | Assay of Calcium ChlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500 mg (Ocif-500) | Batch OCF5-23- 221Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Ornate Labs Pvt. Ltd | Dissolution & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cepodem XP 50 Dry Suspension (Cefpodoxime Proxetil and Potassium Clavulanate Oral Suspension) | Batch PEA0083Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Dec 2024 | Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-I)Himachal Pradesh | pH and Assay of Potassium ClavulanateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefoperazone & Sulbactam For Injection (Todaycef 1.5 G) | Batch D0481Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Daxin Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter and AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension IP (Dry Syrup) | Batch CADA-02Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | It fails the test ?Assay? and ?water? as per IPAssay | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Cefepime & Tazobactam for Injection (Crupime - TZ Kid Injection) | Batch I230041AMfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Cosmas Research Lab LtdPunjab | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P. | Batch UDT11151Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jan 2025 | Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh | Assay of vitamin D3Assay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Calcium And Vitamin D3 Tablets IP Shelcal 500 (Shelcal) | Batch GDXD0581Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Description, Identification of Vitamin D3, Dissolution of Calcium and Assay of Calcium & Vitamin D3Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP | Batch LMT231058Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | Assay of Calcium and vitamin D3 and Dissolution of CalciumAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Buflam Forte Suspension (Ibuprofen & Paracetamol Oral Suspension) | Batch 231202AMfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Ornate Pharma Pvt. LtdGujarat | Uniformity of VolumeUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Atropine Sulphate Injection IP 2 ml | Batch ATA12407Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Nandani Medical Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Atropine Sulphate Injection I.P. (Atropine Sulphate) | Batch AS-9057 (Two different samples received with same batch number)Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Priya Pharmaceuticals 109/397Uttar Pradesh | Description, Particulate Matter, Extractable Volume, AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Atropine Sulphate Injection I.P. (Atropine Sulphate) | Batch AS-9057 (Two different samples received with same batch number)Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Priya Pharmaceuticals 109/397Uttar Pradesh | Description, Particulate Matter, Extractable Volume, AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Atropine Sulphate Injection I.P. (Atropine Sulphate) | Batch AS-9055 (Two different samples received with same batch number)Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Priya Pharmaceuticals 109/397Uttar Pradesh | Description, pH, Particulate Matter, Extractable VolumeDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Atropine Sulphate Injection I.P. (Atropine Sulphate) | Batch AS-9055 (Two different samples received with same batch number)Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Priya Pharmaceuticals 109/397Uttar Pradesh | Description, pH, Particulate Matter, Extractable VolumeDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP 625 mg (Renamega- CV 625) | Batch MD19AA08Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Malik Lifesciences Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay and Uniformity of content of Clavulanic Acid and Dissolution of Amoxycillin and Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets (Mexclav 625) | Batch 7372Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Meg LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh | Spurious Identification & Assay of Amoxycillin Trihydrate & Potassium ClavulanateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Amoxicillin And Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (Clavam 625) | Batch 23443940Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Spurious Identification & Assay of Amoxycillin Trihydrate & Potassium ClavulanateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Alprazolam Tablets IP 0.25 mg (Erazol- 0.25 Tablets) | Batch 16747Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Elikem Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Adrenaline Injection I.P. Sterile 1 ml | Batch AI22268Mfg Sep 2022 · Exp Aug 2024 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Description, Appearance of Solution, Particulate Matter & AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (64 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.