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CDSCO NSQ alert, September 2024: 71 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Oct 2024· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its September 2024 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 71 drug batches that failed quality tests, 49 at central laboratories and 22 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 53 manufacturers across 63 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Heparin Sodium Injection IP 5000 IU / 5ml (Hepathin 5000 Injection 5 ml / vial), Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg (Monocef-O 200), Yogaraja Guggulu Tablet.
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Full list of NSQ batches, September 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
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| Yogaraja Guggulu Tablet | Batch P 592324Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2026 | OushadhiKerala | The sample does not conform to API Standards. It fails the tests ?Total Ash? as per API Standards.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Wintel 40 Tablets | Batch HTN257DMfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Trypsin, Bromelain & Rutoside Trihydrate Tablets [Flavoshine] | Batch TTF24065Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp Nov 2025 | Tiruvision MedcareHimachal Pradesh | The sample fails the test ?Disintegration? specified in the Laboratory protocol as per IPDisintegration | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Torsemide Tablets IP 10 mg (Torverge- 10 Tablets) | Batch GT7137AMfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | J.M. LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | Assay of TorsemideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tab IP 40 mg | Batch D1153/24-25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respective to ?Descriptive part? of tablets and further tests cannot be performed due to above reasons.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Tamsulosin and Dutasteride Tablets (Urimax- D) | Batch GH30334Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Under Investigation | Description, Identification and AssayAssay | Not applicableState lab |
| Ramipril Tablets I.P. 2.5 mg | Batch RT-231084Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Relief Biotech Pvt. LtdDelhi | Assay of RamiprilAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Promethazine Hydrochloride Injection I.P. (PHENERGAN) | Batch AHH0367Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2025 | Nitin Lifesciences LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Promethazine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection IP (CASIDTAZ P Injection) | Batch AB154006BMfg Jun 2024 · Exp May 2026 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP | Batch V0244001Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Vivimed Labs LimitedUttarakhand | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Inj.BP 40 mg | Batch D 0923/24- 25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | It fails the test ?Sterility? specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPSterility | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant Tablets IP.. (PAN 40) | Batch 22442076Mfg Jul 2022 · Exp Dec 2024 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Assay and Dissolution in acid stageAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Pantoprazole Gastro-Resistant and Domperidone Prolonged- Release Capsules I.P. (PAN-D) | Batch 23443507Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Under Investigation | Assay of both Pantoprazole and DomeperidoneAssay | Not applicableState lab |
| Panlib 40 Tablets | Batch HTN 102AMfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | It fails the test Dissolution? and ?Assay? as per IPAssay | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Oxytocin Injection I.P. 5 IU/1 ml | Batch OTC-382AMfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Pushkar PharmaHimachal Pradesh | Description, Particulate matter & Assay of OxytocinAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Oxytocin Injection I.P. 1 ml | Batch 22X23002Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2027 | Radiant Parenterals LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Omeprazole & Domperidone Capsules IP (Omerin-D Capsules) | Batch RC-331223Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Renowed Life SciencesUttarakhand | Dissolution of OmeprazoleDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Intra Uterine Solution (Vet.) (UTROCLEAR- OZ SOLUTION) | Batch V-2727Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Ramson RemediesPunjab | Assay of Ofloxacin and OrnidazoleAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets I.P. (SMB OZ TABLETS) | Batch B22-114Mfg Aug 2022 · Exp Jul 2025 | Saint Michael BiotechUttarakhand | Dissolution of Ofloxacin & OrnidazoleDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Nimesulide & Paracetamol Tablets (Nimuvent-P Tablets) | Batch GD332005Mfg Apr 2022 · Exp Mar 2025 | Innova Captab LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Neurotem-NT | Batch CPT-2698Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Catasta PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | The given Drug Sample does not comply to the contents of Assay with respect to Pregabalin (23.26% of claim)Assay | Drug Testing Laboratory Srinagar (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. L/DA/2024- 25/1191 Dated: 05.09.2024. (Report attached as Annexure A)State lab |
| Nandrolone Decanoate Injection IP 25mg/ml (Deca- Durabolin 25 Inj.) | Batch G202620Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2026 | Under Investigation | IdentificationIdentification | Not applicableState lab |
| Moxica -250 [Amoxicillin Dispersible Tablets IP 250 mg] | Batch SD 243Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Indica Pharmaceuticals (P) LtdGujarat | It fails the test ?Disintegration? and ?Uniformity of Dispersion? specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IPDisintegration | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Metronidazole Tablets I.P. 400 mg | Batch HMAA04Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Methylcobalami n Injection 2500 mcg (NUROFENS- 2500 Injection) | Batch SRID24010 1Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Sep 2025 | Systole Remedies Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matter and Assay of Methylcobalami nAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Metformin Hydrochloride 500 mg SR & Glimepiride 2 mg Tablets IP (SPAMET GM 2 Tablets) | Batch TF147AMfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Swiss Biotech ParenteralsHaryana | Dissolution of GlimepirideDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets IP (JKMSCL Hospital Supply) | Batch T-16201Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Karnani pharmaceuticals Pvt ltdUttarakhand | The sample does not conform to IP with respect to the test for Dissolution & AssayAssay | Drug Testing Laboratory Srinagar (J&K) vide report on Form 13 bearing No. L/DA/2024-25/1311 Dated: 27.09.2024. (Report attached as Annexure C)State lab |
| Loperamide Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. 2 mg (LOMJAN) | Batch L-2401Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Arya PharmaceuticalsMadhya Pradesh | Dissolution and Assay/ Content of Loperamide Hydrochloride and DescriptionAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Ketoconazole Cream BP (Nozal Cream) | Batch 4129Mfg Jul 2024 · Exp Jun 2026 | Olcare Laboratories 505/AGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ifosfamide for Injection IP with Mesna Injection (Celofos 1000 Injection) | Batch OL0492(for Ifosfamide), GN2064(for Mesna)Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Kwality Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Water and Assay of IfosfamideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection IP 5000 IU / 5ml (Hepathin 5000 Injection 5 ml / vial) | Batch L1192317GMfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Protech TelelinksHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate matterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Heparin Sodium Injection IP 5000 IU / 5ml (Hepathin 5000 Injection 5 ml / vial) | Batch L1192317CMfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Protech TelelinksHimachal Pradesh | Description, Particulate matter and Assay of Heparin (Anti- factor IIa activity)Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glycopyrrolate 0.5 mg / 5ml + Neostigmine methysulfate Injection 2.5 mg / 5ml) (Stimin) | Batch GNI2406ACMfg Jul 2024 · Exp Jun 2026 | Celon Laboratories Pvt. LtdTelangana | Description & Clarity of SolutionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glipizide Tablets I.P. 5 mg | Batch Z24-187Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets IP 1 mg | Batch LMT240339Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 2 mg | Batch LMT240157Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Glimepiride Tab IP | Batch D1272/24-25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | The sample fails the descriptive part for tablets as they are not sufficiently hard to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking and further tests cannot be performed due to above reasonOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Gentamycin Sulphate Injection I.P. 40 mg/ml | Batch 324-564Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate matterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Gentamicin Sulphate Injection IP (P- Genta Injection) | Batch PA022415Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Primus PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | pHpH | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Gentamicin Injection I.P. (Gentagain) | Batch IGMJ330Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Sep 2025 | Regain Laboratories 134/5Chhattisgarh | Description & Particulate matterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO 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 |
| Fluorometholone Eye Drops IP | Batch CHE-3044Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Cotec Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | It fails the test ?Uniformity of Volume? and ?Assay? as per IPAssay | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Fluconazole Tablets IP 150 mg (Flucse - 150) | Batch CHT23621Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Cureza Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Floxages-OZ (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets IP) | Batch SPY41223Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2026 | Suraksha Pharma Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP | Batch T-2403971Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd | Uniformity of Weight and DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets I.P. | Batch 658-021Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Signature Phytochemical IndustriesUttarakhand | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Dried Aluminium Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide & Activated Dimethicone Suspension (Chill Acid MPS) | Batch DNS- 2210001Mfg Oct 2022 · Exp Sep 2024 | Devout Nord (I) LtdUttarakhand | Description, Microbial Limit Test, Identification and Assay of Activated DimethiconeAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Domperidon Suspension (Vomitel) | Batch U587F2401Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp May 2026 | Rainbow Life Sciences Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium Tablets IP 50 mg | Batch HDFA02Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Dextromethorph an Hydrobromide, Chlorpheniramin e Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Syrup (COUGH- DM Cough Syrup) | Batch SHL3037Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Sunfine HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Phenylphrine HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Cough Syrup | Batch D 1278/24- 25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | The sample fails the ?Descriptive part? for oral dosage forms of Schedule V of drugs and cosmetics Act and Rules, as the syrup contains red coloured suspended paticlesDescription | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Cloxacillin Sodium Capsules IP 250 mg | Batch CLCA-04Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Nestor Pharmaceuticals LimitedHaryana | The sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to ?Descriptive part? of hard gelatin capsules and further tests cannot be performed due to reasons secified in the laboratory protocolOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Cipronir 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg) | Batch CCF212003Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2025 | Celebrity Biopharma LtdHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg (CIPRODAC 500) | Batch JKBD24009Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2026 | Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited | Dissolution of CiprofloxacinDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Cetirizine Dihydrochloride Syrup (Citrize- P) | Batch 275Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp May 2026 | Arrow Pharma | pHpH | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP 500 mg (JKMSCL Supply) | Batch JAK-23Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Agron Remedies Pvt Ltd Sarverkhera Moradabad Road Kashipur 244 713 (Uttarakhand)Uttarakhand | The sample fails in the Description, Dissolution and Assay of Cefuroxime Axetil w.r.t the sample portion received as aboveAssay | CFDL Jammu (J&K)State lab |
| Ceftriiaxone Injection I.P. 1g | Batch 324476Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Matter & Clarity of SolutionParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg (Monocef-O 200) | Batch BPH232520Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay/ Content of CefpodoximeAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg (Monocef-O 200) | Batch BPD231045Mfg Apr 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay/ Content of CefpodoximeAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Cefoperazone and Sulbactam for Injection (KEFZONE-S INJECTION) | Batch AB234007CMfg Jun 2024 · Exp May 2026 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P (SHELCAL 500) | Batch GDXD0581Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Under Investigation | Identification, Dissolution, Assay and Description.Assay | Not applicableState lab |
| Calcium Gluconate Injection I.P. 10 ml | Batch MA24E55Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Martin & Brown Bio-Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Description & Particulate matterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP | Batch LMT240025Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | Assay of Calcium and Vitamin D3 and Dissolution of CalciumAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INJECTION I.P. (RL) | Batch 03BF2475Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2027 | Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals | Bacterial Endotoxins TestBacterial endotoxins | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| C Mont LC Kid 60 ml (Montelukast & Leveocetirizine Dihydrochloride syrup) | Batch AL 23206Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Cian Healthcare LtdUttarakhand | The content of montelukast is not within the limits of Schedule ?V? of Drugs & Cosmetics Act & RulesOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP (Nopion 150 Tablets) | Batch GTD0768Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Digital VisionHimachal Pradesh | Description and Assay of Bupropion HydrochlorideAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| BISACODYL TABLETS I.P. (Bisalax Tablets) | Batch T-14996Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp May 2025 | Karnani pharmaceuticals Pvt ltdUttarakhand | Dissolution (Buffer stage), Related substances and Assay of BisacodylAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| B - Cidal 625 | Batch UT232859Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Aug 2025 | VADSP PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh | The content of Clavulanic acid is not with in the limit of ?Schedule V? of Drugs and Cosmetics Act & Rules thereunderOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Amoxicillin And Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P. (CLAVAM 625) | Batch 23443940Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Alkem Health ScienceSikkim | Identification, Dissolution and Assay of Amoxicillin and Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Aluminum Hydroxide, Simethicone & Magnesium Hydroxide Suspension (Spisam Gel) | Batch L22455Mfg Dec 2022 · Exp Nov 2024 | Aan Pharma Private LimitedGujarat | Assay / Content of Magnesium Hydroxide, Simethicone and Aluminium Hydroxide gelAssay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Aceclofenac 100 mg, Serratiopeptidas e 15 mg & Paracetamol 325 mg Tablets(ZEROD OL-SP TABLETS) | Batch FND033076 ASMfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jan 2026 | Ipca Laboratories LtdSikkim | Identification and Assay of Aceclofenac Serratiopeptidas e and ParacetamolAssay | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (71 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.