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CDSCO NSQ alert, December 2024: 135 drug batches flagged

By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Jan 2025· Updated 20 Sep 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal

In its December 2024 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 135 drug batches that failed quality tests, 51 at central laboratories and 84 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 112 manufacturers across 112 products. The most common failure was dissolution, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP, Rabeprazole Injection IP, Povidone- Iodine Ointment USP.

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Product Batch Manufacturer Reason declared NSQ Tested by
Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20 mg LMT240811Mfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 Life Max Cancer Laboratories Uniformity of dispersion & DisintegrationDisintegration RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
ZINC SULPHATE DISPERSIBLE TABLETS IP 20mg (CARE ZINC) TH241106Mfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 Orchid MedlifePvt. ltdHimachal Pradesh On the received sample chipping and rough surface defects were observed, which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(V) and (VII) respectivelyOther PuducherryState lab
Vithrocin Suspension, Azithromycin Oral Suspension AZ/L/01/40 09Mfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 Vital Therapeutics & Formulations Pvt.Ltd . Plot No. 47b/2Telangana As sample failed with respect to test in pH as per IP further product is MISBRANDEDpH State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Valsartan Tablets IP 80mg(Valsalar- 80 Tablets) VSR1-05Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Lark Laboratories (I) LtdRajasthan The Sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to Test for Dissolution onlyDissolution CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab
Trubery LS Z-23388Mfg 2023-09 · Exp 2025-08 CSD LifesciencesHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to Label with respect to the content of Levosalbutamol in Levosalbutamol sulphate.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Tranexamic Acid Tablets IP 500 mg (Clip 500 ) 054A003Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 FDC Limited L-56 & L-57Goa Related SubstancesRelated substances CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Thyroxine Sodium tablets IP (THYROX-25) 16240148DMfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 Macleods Pharmaceuticals LtdGujarat DissolutionDissolution CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Terbicharge 250 mg (TerbinafineHyd rochloride Tablets IP) NT-4303Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh Test for Dissolution onlyDissolution State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Telmisartan Tablets I.P.. (TELMOPI-40) 23I-T2003Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 Orison Pharma InternationalHimachal Pradesh DissolutionDissolution RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Tamcof-Ls Syrup AGL23022 1CMfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Asterisk Healthcare Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Ambroxol HydrochlorideLabelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Surgi Spirit SS-084032Mfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 Transflex Sample does not conform IP Specifciation for Surgical Spirit with respect to weight per ml.Weight DTL ChennaiState lab
Sucrazum-O Suspension ALL-899Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 Access Life ScienceHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Oxetacaine.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Snikuf 4 RZAB01Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Terbutaline Sulphate.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Sertraline Hydrochloride (USP/ EP) SER240002B FPMfg 2024-05 · Exp 2025-04 Exemep PharmaceuticalsGujarat "Related substances"Related substances CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
Rosuvastatin, Aspirin & Clopidogrel Capsules (20mg/75mg/75 mg) MC240184Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Mascot Health Series Pvt LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Aspirin and to Schedule V of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, with respect to free Salicylic Acid.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Retrazith-250 WT3927FMfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Saphnix Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to IP specification for Azithromycin Tablets with respect to Dissolution and to the Content of Anhydrous Azithromycin Dihydrate.Dissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Ranitidine Hydrochloride Injection I.P AV3082Mfg 2023-02 · Exp 2025-01 Alpa Laboratories LtdMadhya Pradesh Test for SterilitySterility State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Ramipril & Metoprolol Succinate Tablets (Ramigan -MT 2.5/ 25 Tablets) AOT23322Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 ASTONEA LABS PVT. LTDHaryana "Assay of Ramipril"Assay CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
Rabeprazole Sodium Injection IP MD23H20Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 Martin & Brown Bio SciencesHimachal Pradesh pH, Water, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and DescriptionAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Rabeprazole Injection IP AGI-23216Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 Alliaance BiotechHimachal Pradesh Sterility, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Identification, Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and Description?. The sample is deemed to be spurious as per section 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics ActAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Rabeprazole Injection IP AGI-23217Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 Alliaance BiotechHimachal Pradesh pH, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Assay of Rabeprazole Sodium and DescriptionAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Rabeprazole Gastro-resistant Tablets IP 20 mg (Robijick - 20) T- 1047Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab "Dissolution (Acid stage) & (Buffer stage) and Description"Dissolution CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
Povidone- Iodine Ointment USP VG24025Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Microwin Labs PVt LtdPunjab Sample does not conform to USP Spcification for povidine-IODINE Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in povidone Iodine.Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Povidone- Iodine Ointment USP VG23017Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 Microwin Labs PVt LtdPunjab Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Povidone - Iodine Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in Povidone Iodine.Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Peedon P2409Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 Sharing formulations Pvt LtdGujarat Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Available Iodine in Povidone-Iodine.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg PCT24135Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 VivekPharmachem (India) LtdRajasthan Test for DissolutionDissolution State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Paracetamol Tab IP 500 mg. D2370/24- 25Mfg ? · Exp ? Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IPDissolution DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Paracetamol Paediatric Oral Suspension IP (MYPAR) S404115Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 ION Healthcare Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh "Related substances"Related substances CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
Pantoprazole Sodium Tabletes IP 40mg P01824Mfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 Spansules formulation India Pvt Ltd Sy. No. 172Telangana The sample Does not comply in respect of Dissolution Test as per IP.Dissolution State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Pantoprazole Gastro-resistant and Domperidone Prolonged- release Capsules IP (Unipraz - DSR) UC-23001CMfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 Ultra Drugs Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh "Dissolution of Domperidone"Dissolution CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
Pantacea 40 Tablets and Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 40mg PNTC3007Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 Windlas Biotech Limited Plant-2Uttarakhand The sample Does not complies in respect of Dissolution Test as per IP.Dissolution State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Panik-D Tablets (Pantoprazole Sodium &Domperidone Tablets) KPT24K08 AMfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Kaizen PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh test for DisintegrationDisintegration State Lab KarnatakaState lab
PRIMAQUINE PHOSPHATE TABLETS IP 2.5 mg T-1338Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 Jackson Laboratories Pvt.LtdPunjab Dissolution and AssayAssay RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
PANTOPRAZOL E GASTRO- RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40mg (PANTIN) GT24502AMfg 2024-06 · Exp 2027-05 Hetero Healthcare limitedAssam Dissolution of Buffer StageDissolution RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
PANTOPRAZO LE GASTRO- RESISTANT TABLETS IP 40mg (Pentowok) WAM2401 1Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 Admed Pharma Pvt Ltd Does not comply with respect to the Disintegration test as per IP specificationDisintegration PuducherryState lab
Orsiclop-A75 NTT24103 6Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Nanoceut Therapeutics Pvt LtdPuducherry Sample does not conform to IP specification for Clopidogrel and Aspirin Tablets with respect to Dissolution ( Clopidogrel and Aspirin), Free Salicylic Acid (Related substance for Aspirin) and to the content of ASpirinDissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Ondansetron Tablets IP 4 mg 320D2401Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 SSM Formulations Private Limited Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Ondansetron Tablets with respect to Dissolution.Dissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Ondansetron Injection IP-2ml A24AM130Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Skymap Pharamceuticals Pvt. LtdUttarakhand sample does not conform to requirement for assay and related substancesAssay King Institute ChennaiState lab
Omeprazole Lyophilized Powder for Injection (I.V) (OMERA 40mg Lyophilized Powder for Injection ) 0ZI2415ACMfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 CELON LABORATORIES PVT. LTDTelangana Test of Water by KFWater content CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Octenidine Dihydrochlordie Gel PPKAC84Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2026-04 Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Octenidine Dihydrochloride.Labelling DTL MaduraiState lab
O Mak-200 VMWT240 7Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-03 Vertex Pharma Chemicals Sample does not conform to IP Specification of Ofloxacin Tablets with respect to the content of Ofloxacin.Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Nutrisacc Bolus MVNUR2403Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-02 Maven iLab Pvt.LtdKarnataka Disintegration test and Assay of Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3,Zinc and Vitamin AAssay RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab
Noscapine, Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Guaiphenesin & Sodium Citrate Syrup NGC-091Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 Medipol Pharmaceuticals India Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh DescriptionDescription CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP URDT0654Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 Unicure India LtdUttarakhand It fails the test ?Assay? as per IP standards [Amendment List - 05 to IP 2022]Assay DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP URDT0653Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 Unicure India LtdUttarakhand It fails the test ?Assay? as per IP standards [Amendment List - 05 to IP 2022]Assay DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Metoprolol Succinate Prolonged Release Tablets IP URDT0652Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 Unicure India LtdUttarakhand It fails the test ?Assay? as per IP standards [Amendment List - 05 to IP 2022]Assay DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Metoheal XL 25 (Metoprolol Succinate Extended release Tablets U.S.P) T24D800AMfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Bajaj FormulationUttarakhand Test for Dissolution? & content of Metoprolol Succinate in the AssayAssay State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Metoclopramide HCL Injection I.P-2ml 24DQC64Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 SVP Life SciencesUttarakhand sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay of MetoclopramideAssay King Institute ChennaiState lab
Metoclopramide HCL Injection I.P-2ml HLI405DMfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay of MetoclopramideAssay King Institute ChennaiState lab
Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained Release Tab IP 500 mg D2164/24-25Mfg ? · Exp ? Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala It fails the test microbial contamination in Non-sterile products and Descriptive part for tablets as per IPMicrobial limits DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Meropenem Injection IP 500 mg (Merohuge 500 ) A4ITX004Mfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 Shamshree Lifesciences LimitedHimachal Pradesh Test of Clarity of solution, Particulate matterParticulate matter CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Megapure-TZ IU suspension 23L-162Mfg 2023-09 · Exp 2025-08 Prispag Pharma Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Ciprofloxacin in Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride and Tinidazole.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
METFORMIN TABLETS IP 500 mg (GLYCIPHAGE) G0374057Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2027-05 Franco-Indian Pharmaceuticals Pvt LtdMaharashtra Does not comply with respect to the Assay as per IP specificationAssay PuducherryState lab
METFORMIN HYDROCHLOR IDE TABLETS IP (OKAMET- 500) 4O30069Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2027-01 Cipla LtdHimachal Pradesh Does not comply with respect to the Assay as per IP specificationAssay PuducherryState lab
Losartan Potassium Tablets IP 50 mg HLOA09Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 Hindusthan Antibiotics LtdHaryana It fails the test ?Dissolution? as per IP as specified in the Laboratory ProtocolDissolution DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Lignocaine Hydrochloride Gel IP 5% w/v (30 g) G406Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2026-08 Gnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh pHpH CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Levocetirizin Hydrochloride &Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP (Montefirst- LC) 2405097Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 Aban PharmaceuticalsKerala Test for Dissolution of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride and MontelukastDissolution State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Justkof-LS UF267408 2FMfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Ultra Drugs Formultations Pvt LtdHimachal Pradesh sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Ambroxol Hydrochloride.Labelling DTL MaduraiState lab
Jikcf-AZ Tablets, Cefixime and Azitromycin Tablets BPT-3001Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Geenac Pharma Plot No: 582Uttarakhand The sample does not meets the Specifications with respect to Identification test-Nil Assay-Nil As per STP u/s. 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The Sample deemed to be SPURIOUS.Assay State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Jikcef-LB Tablets, Cefixime and Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets BPT-3005Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 GeenacPharma Plot No: 582Uttarakhand The sample does not meets the Specifications with respect to Identification test-Nil Assay-Nil As per STP u/s. 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The Sample deemed to be SPURIOUS.Assay State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Jakclav-625 Tablets, Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets BPT-3002Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Geenac Pharma Plot No: 582Uttarakhand The sample Does not meet the Specifications wrt. Identification test - Negative, Assay- Nil As per IP u/s. 17B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. the Sample deemed to be SPURIOUS and Misbranded.Assay State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Iron Sucrose Injection USP- 5ML PGY23118Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to requirement for assay for iron.Assay King Institute ChennaiState lab
ITRACHARGE 200 (Itraconazole Capsules BP) NC-0805Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 Neptune Life Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh Dissolution Test onlyDissolution State Lab KarnatakaState lab
INFUSION SET- NV (INFUSION SET - NV) KT-033Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2027-02 MEDIVISION HEALTHCAREGujarat SterilitySterility RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Hydroxychloroqui ne Sulphate Tableta IP 200 mg (QUEENJAJ 200) HCQ19K23Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2026-10 Bajaj Healthcare LtdGujarat "Related substances"Related substances CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
Glimepiride Tablets IP 1mg PGG24- 002Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 Pondchy PharmaceuticalsPuducherry Sample does not conform to IP specification for Glimepiride Tablets with respect to Dissolution.Dissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1 mg LMT240339Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Life Max Cancer Laboratories Dissolution of GlimepirideDissolution RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Gabacure Gel HUAA46Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2025-11 Akums Druges & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 47Uttarakhand Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Gobapentin.Labelling DTL MaduraiState lab
GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS IP (GLIMP-1) SPT240261Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 SALUS PHARMACEUTICALSHimachal Pradesh DissolutionDissolution RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Flucent Pour-on Solution PB-105/12Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 Indo Gulf Pharmaceuticals Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to Identification and Content of Flumethrin.Identification DTL MaduraiState lab
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (MANOFEX-180 ) CT24250327 AMfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 CMG BIOTECH PVT.LTD DissolutionDissolution CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Fercobate-XT Suspension (Ferrous Ascorbate& Folic acid Suspension) 240603Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2025-11 ShinestarPharma Folic Acid in the Assay and MisbrandedAssay State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Esilac Soluion ZBL-1154Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 Zoic Biotech Pvt LtdPunjab Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Lactulose Solution with respect to the Content of Lactulose in Lactulose Concentrate.Other DTL ChennaiState lab
Duloxetine Gastro-resistant Tablets IP 20 mg T26904Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Quest Laboratories LimitedMadhya Pradesh Description and DissolutionDissolution RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab
Divalproex Extended Release Tablets IP (JKMSCL Hospital Supply not for sale) 2406031Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 Biodeal Pharmaceuticals Ltd Vill Saini MajraNalagarhRopar RoadHimachal Pradesh Uniformity of WeightsUniformity of weight/content DTL Srinagar (J&K) & MDTL Kathua (J&K)State lab
Divalproex Extended Release Tablets IP (JKMSCL Hospital Supply not for sale) 2407185Mfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 Biodeal Pharmaceuticals Ltd Vill Saini MajraNalagarhRopar RoadHimachal Pradesh Uniformity of WeightsUniformity of weight/content DTL Srinagar (J&K)State lab
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup (Beedryl Plus) 40183Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Zenith Drugs Limited 72/5 & 72/3Madhya Pradesh Assay of Menthol and DescriptionAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate & Menthol Syrup (Beedryl Plus) 40186Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Zenith Drugs Limited 72/5 & 72/3Madhya Pradesh Assay of Menthol and DescriptionAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5mg TA24036Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Saintlife Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dexamethasone Tablets with respect to the content of Dexamethasone.Other DTL ChennaiState lab
Dexamethasone Tablets IP 0.5mg TA24035Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Saintlife Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dexamethasone Tablets with respect to the content of Dexamthasone.Other DTL ChennaiState lab
Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate Injection I.P. 119Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 Hindustan Medicines Pvt. Ltd Free Dexamethasone, Particulate matter, Sterility, Extractable volume and DescriptionDescription CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Dexamethasone Injection IP-2ml FDDTI-004Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Laborate Pharmaceuticals India LtdHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to requirement for Assay.Assay King Institute ChennaiState lab
DOXYCYCLINE CAPSULES IP 100 mg HDXA08Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2025-05 Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana "Uniformity of weight"Uniformity of weight/content CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab
DEXTROMETH ORPHAN HYDROBROMI DE PHENYLEPHRI NE HYDROCHLOR IDE & CHLORPHENIR AMINE MALEATE TABLETS (Expal) AST- 23303Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 AASSK Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.9Tamil Nadu On visual inspection dark spots are found on tablet surface.Cappingand lamination defects are found. Some tablets were brittle on opening from the strip - NSQOther PuducherryState lab
Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. 500 ml (Ringers Lactate I.P.) (RL) 03BF2474Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2027-03 PASCHIM BANGA PHARMACEUTICAL (A Unit Of FARISTA VANIJYA PVT. LTD.) SterilitySterility RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL) 03BF2472Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2027-03 Paschim Banga Pharmaceutical Sterility and Particulate ContaminationSterility RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Cold Plus Syrup (Cold Plus Syrup) 4EL02283Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2027-08 Ciron Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra Assay of Phenylephrine HydrochlorideAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Co-Trimoxazole Tablets IP 480mg MT404Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2026-12 Maxwell Lifescience Pvt LtdMaharashtra Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Co- Trimoxazole Tablets with respect to Dissolution for SulphamethoxazoleDissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Co- trimoxazole Tablets I.P. (D.S.=Double Strength) PT30119Mfg 2023-05 · Exp 2025-04 Omega PharmaUttarakhand Dissolution (Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazo le)Dissolution RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Clobium Suspension. Clobazam Oral Suspension BP 5mg TYOL-047Mfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 Tanmed Pharma (I) Pvt LtdTamil Nadu Sample does not conform to BP specification for Clobazam Oral Suspension with respect to Dissolution and to the content of ClobazamDissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500mg HTN1126LMfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to IP specification for ciprofloxacin tablets with respect to DissolutionDissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Cipladine Ointment CHO40020Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 HSN InternationalUttarakhand Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Povidone-Iodine Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in Povidone Iodine.Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Cipladine Multipurpose Antiseptic Skin Ointment CH040103Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 HSN InternationalUttarakhand Sample does not conform to USP specification for povidone-Iodine Ointment with respect to content of available Iodine in povidone Iodine.Other DTL ChennaiState lab
Cipladine CHO40018Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 HSN InternationalUttarakhand Sample does not conform to USP Specification for Povidone- Iodine Ointment with respect to the content of Avaible Iodine in Povidone Iodine,Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Cipex-500 (Ciprofloxacin Tabets I.P) MUTAD23 01Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2026-05 Maxtar Bio- GenicsHimachal Pradesh Test for Dissolution onlyDissolution State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Chro-B Gold DCBGT- 2402Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2026-02 Kniss Laboratories (P) LtdTamil Nadu Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of CholecalciferolLabelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Chlorpheniramin e Maleate Injection IAL77/23Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 Anra Pharamaceuticals Pvt Ltd Sample does not conform to the requirement for Assay for ChlorpheniramineAssay King Institute ChennaiState lab
CefpodoximePr oxetil Dispersible Tablets (Qupod- 200 Tablets) KCT- 403002Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Knox Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh Test for Uniformity of DispersionUniformity of weight/content State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Cefpodoxime Tablets IP 200 mg (Jan Aushadhi) CT3096Mfg 2023-09 · Exp 2025-08 Bharat Parenterals Ltd Survey No. 144-AGujarat Assay of CefpodoximeAssay CFDL Jammu (J&K)State lab
Cefotaxime Sodium Injection IP 1 g DP24029Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals LtdWest Bengal Test of Clarity of solution, Particulate matterParticulate matter CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Ceaxil -500 Tablets, Cefuroxime Axetil Tablets IP BT-227375Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Dr Edwin Medilabs Pvt Ltd Plot No.B-29Punjab White coloured, elongated, biconvex tablets with score on one side, and plain on other side, 10 out of 50 tablets have brown- coloured spots on the entire surface. Hence, the tablets failed the test for Description of tablets.Description State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab
Capiwash Mouthwah FL-050BMfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 Forgo PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Chlorhexidine Mouthwash IP with respect to the content of Chlorhexidine Gluconate in Chlorhexidine Gluconate Solution.Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Calcium with Vitamin D3 Tablets (CITCAL TABLETS) 470823Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 Uniplus Biotech (P) Ltd Dissolution (calcium) and Assay of Vitamin D3Assay RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Calcium Carbonate & Vitamin D3 Tablets (Calcovit D3 Tablets) MWT2311 80Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 MedworPharmaHimachal Pradesh Test for Dissolution for Calcium, Assay for Vitamin D3? and with respect to ?DescriptionAssay State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP LMT240346Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Life Max Cancer LaboratoriesUttarakhand Assay of Vitamin D3 and Dissolution for calciumAssay RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP (CALCI-D) CDD23089Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 Danish Healthcare (P) Ltd Assay of Vitamin D3Assay RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Cadcof-Lx Syrup DLS2378Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 Dhwanilife Care Pvt LtdGujarat Sample does not conform to Label Claim with respect to the content of Levosalbutamol in Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride and Guaiphenesin.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
CIPRODAC 500 (Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500mg) AN24014Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2026-12 Cadila Pharmaceuticals LimitedGujarat The Sample does not conform to standard in respect of the test "Dissolution" performedDissolution SDTL Agartala, TripuraState lab
CEFIXIME AND LACTIC ACID BACILLUS TABLETS (CFI- 200) T925Mfg 2023-09 · Exp 2025-08 Swiss Biotech ParentralsHaryana On the received sample presence of spots/discoloration observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discolorationDescription PuducherryState lab
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml 17B24005Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2026-08 Radiant Parenterals LtdGujarat pH and Bacterial EndotoxinspH CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Bupivacaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP 4 ml 17B24004Mfg 2024-06 · Exp 2026-05 Radiant Parenterals LtdGujarat pH, Bacterial Endotoxins and SterilitySterility CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Brokuf-DM CBL- 0024/24Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 C.B.HealthcareHimachal Pradesh Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of phenylephrine Hydrochloride.Labelling DTL ChennaiState lab
Bortezomib Injection IP (BORTEWIN 2 mg Injection) L24BZ08A7Mfg 2024-08 · Exp 2026-07 MEDION BIOTECH PVT.LTDHimachal Pradesh Assay of BortezomibAssay RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab
Betamethasone Valerate Ointment IP 01% w/w B06Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 Syndicate PharmaMadhya Pradesh Sample does not conform to IP specification for Betamethasone Valerate Ointment with respect to the content of Betamethasone in Betamethasone Valerate.Other DTL MaduraiState lab
Balarishtam 107Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2034-09 Alappat Pharma It fails the test Total Solids and Specific Gravity as per APIOther DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
BUPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORI DE INJECTION IP 0.5% BCV22315Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 Nandani Medical Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh Particulate mattter and DescriptionDescription CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHL ORIDE TABLETS IP (CGHEST-8) CT242502 84BMfg 2024-05 · Exp 2026-04 CMG BIOTECH PVT. LTS (Unit-II) On the received sample presence of spots were observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discolourationDescription PuducherryState lab
Atovaris-F DEMT- 240124BMfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Dr.Edwin Medilabs Pvt Ltd Sample does not conform to IP Specification with respect to Uniformity of Weight.Uniformity of weight/content DTL MaduraiState lab
Atorvastatin Tablets IP 10mg A283Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Rikenbik PharmaTamil Nadu Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to Dissolution.Dissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 10mg HTN414DMfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to DissolutionDissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 10mg HTN405DMfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Himalaya Meditek Pvt. LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets with respect to DissolutionDissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Aspirin Gastro- resistant Tablets IP 75mg ANET1121Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 Unicure India LtdUttar Pradesh Test of Dissolution Buffer StageDissolution CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Amoxymoon CV-625 [Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP] VT 241704Mfg 2024-10 · Exp 2026-03 VADSP PharmaceuticalsHimachal Pradesh It fails the tests ?Assay? and ?Dissolution? for Clavulanic Acid as per IP, as specified in the Laboratory Protocol .Assay DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab
Amoxycillin Dispersible Tablets IP 125 mg PGA24- 002Mfg 2024-03 · Exp 2026-02 Pondchy PharmaceuticalsPuducherry Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dispersible Tablets with respect to uniformity of Dispersion and DisintegrationDisintegration DTL ChennaiState lab
Amlod-At DT240289Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 Daeiou Pharmaceutical (P) LtdPuducherry Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Amlodipine and Atenolol Tablets with respect to Dissolution for Amlodipine and to the Content of Amlodipine in Amlodipine in Amlidipine Besylate.Dissolution DTL ChennaiState lab
Amitriptyline Tablets IP 25mg TA24159Mfg 2024-04 · Exp 2026-03 Saintlife Pharmaceuticals LtdUttarakhand Sample does not conform to IP specification for tablets with respect to Definition.Other DTL ChennaiState lab
Amikacin Sulphate Injection I.P. (AmikaVen- 500 Injection) L-24A-23IMfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Inmac Laboratories Particulate mattter, Assay/content of Amikacin and DescriptionAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
Aluminium, Magnesium &Simethicone Oral Suspension I.P C21A133003Mfg 2023-06 · Exp 2026-05 Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd Description onlyDescription State Lab KarnatakaState lab
Alprazolam Tablets IP 0.5 mg BT1224Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Brilliant Life Sciences Pvt.LtdGujarat The Sample does not conform to IP Standards with respect to Test for Dissolution onlyDissolution CDTL ChennaiCDSCO lab
Albendazole Tablets I.P. MT-24G01Mfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 MARTIN & BROWN BIOSCIENCES PVT. LTDHimachal Pradesh DissolutionDissolution RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Acyclovir Dispersible Tablets IP (Zovibact 800 mg) SRTH230874 BMfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 SYSTOLE REMEDIES PVT. LTDHimachal Pradesh Uniformity of dispersion & DisintegrationDisintegration RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab
Absorbent Cotton Wool IP 331Mfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 Vandana Surgi Pharma (P) Ltd Acidity or alkalinity, Absorbency Sinking Time, Absorbency Water-holding Capacity, Foreign Fibres, Fluorescence, Water soluble substances, Neps and Sulphated ashWater content CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
AXBEX Suspension (Multivitamin Mulltimineral & Antioxidant Suspension) A21410Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2025-10 Ozone Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh Identification & Assay of CholecalciferolAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
AXBEX Suspension (Multivitamin Mulltimineral & Antioxidant Suspension) A21411Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2025-10 Ozone Pharmaceuticals LtdHimachal Pradesh Identification & Assay of CholecalciferolAssay CDL KolkataCDSCO lab
AMIKACIN SULPHATE INJECTION IP 250 mg (AMIKACIN SULPHATE INJECTION IP 250 mg/ 2 ml for IM/IV Injection) 17800124Mfg 2024-01 · Exp 2025-12 Karnataka Antibiotics And Pharmaceuticals LimitedKarnataka Particulate mattter and DescriptionDescription CDL KolkataCDSCO lab

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  • 20 Sep 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (135 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.