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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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Full list of NSQ batches, December 2024
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
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| 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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