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CDSCO NSQ alert, February 2025: 103 drug batches flagged
By Blacklisted editorial team· Published 20 Mar 2025· Updated 3 Nov 2026· Source: CDSCO NSQ portal
In its February 2025 alert, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation listed 103 drug batches that failed quality tests, 47 at central laboratories and 56 at state drug-testing laboratories, from 73 manufacturers across 82 products. The most common failure was assay, and the most-represented manufacturing state was Himachal Pradesh. Products flagged include Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I, Wholeshield Refire Premium Herbal Blend Capsule, Rabeprazole Sodium Injection IP.
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Full list of NSQ batches, February 2025
Download CSV| Product | Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by |
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| Zinc Sulphate 20mg Dispersible Tablets IP | Batch T-15192Mfg Mar 2023 · Exp Feb 2025 | Karnal Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd 38Uttarakhand | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample Zinc Sulphate 20 mg Dispersible Tablets IP does not comply disintegration test as per I.P 2022.Disintegration | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| Xorcid-O Suspension | Batch LSF- B0656Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Spen Formulations Pvt. Ltd | Under Investigation / The sample is found spurious as the Assay contents of Sucralfate and Oxetacaine are found to be NIL and also fails in the test for DescriptionAssay | DTL Srinagar (J&K) & MDTL Kathua (J&K)State lab |
| Wholeshield Refire Premium Herbal Blend Capsule | Batch EAHC24021Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2027 | Aeron Lifescience Pvt. Ltd.D 152 & 153 Zaveri Com. Co.OpGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Wholeshield Refire Premium Herbal Blend Capsule | Batch EAHC24020Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2027 | Aeron Lifescience Pvt. LtdGujarat | AssayAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Nicotinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 & Calcium D- Pantothenate Syrup (B- Complex Syrup) | Batch BOB-2424Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp Nov 2025 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Calcium D-PantothenateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Nicotinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 & Calcium D- Pantothenate Syrup (B- Complex Syrup), | Batch BOB-2423Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp Nov 2025 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Calcium D-PantothenateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Nicotinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 & Calcium D- Pantothenate Syrup (B- Complex Syrup) | Batch BOB-2438Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp Nov 2025 | Apple Formulations Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Vitamin B12Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Nicotinamide, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 & Calcium D-Pantothenate Syrup (B- Complex Syrup) | Batch BOB-2452Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp Nov 2025 | Apple Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Vitamin B12Assay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch VBT 2468Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Modern Laboratories 45-47Madhya Pradesh | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch VBT 2415Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Modern Laboratories 45-47Madhya Pradesh | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch VBT 2417Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Modern Laboratories 45-47Madhya Pradesh | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch VBT 2414Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Modern Laboratories 45-47Madhya Pradesh | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch S0018/2 4-25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch S0017/2 4-25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Vitamin B Complex Tablets N.F.I | Batch VBT241 6Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Modern Laboratories 45-47Madhya Pradesh | The sample does not conform to IP standards to Descriptive part for tablets As per IP, the tablets should have sufficient hardness to withstand handling without crumbling or breaking. The tablets are soft and in powdered form and cannot be removed from strip in intact form and further tests cannot be performed for the reason specified in the laboratory protocol.Other | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| URINIF-SR (Nitrofurantoin Sustained Release Tablets I.P. 100 mg | Batch USR- 186Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2026 | Overseas Health Care Pvt. LtdPunjab | The sample does not conform to standard in respect of the test for ?Dissolution? test performed.Dissolution | SDTL Agartala, TripuraState lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP 40mg (Savtel 40 Tablets) | Batch PT-40584Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Pharmaroots HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tablets IP (TELMOPI-40 Tablets) | Batch 23I-T2013Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Orison Pharma InternationalHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Telmisartan Tab IP 40 mg [Telmasil-40] | Batch TBS 034Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | RTN PharmaTamil Nadu | It fails the test ?Dissolution? Specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Telfine -CT | Batch T-1150Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Cosmas Pharmacls Ltd. Buranwala RoadHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform w.r.t the Assay contents of Telmisartan and ChlorthalidoneAssay | DTL Srinagar (J&K) & MDTL Kathua (J&K)State lab |
| TELMISARTAN TABLETS IP 40 mg (Leaftel-40) | Batch 240390Mfg ? · Exp ? | Sai sarvaa Biotech Pvt. Ltd | Sheep Husbandry Supply / The sample is found spurious as the Assay contents of Cloprostenol Sodium I.P is found to be Nil and also fails in the Test for SterilityAssay | PuducherryState lab |
| TELMISARTAN & HYDROCHLORO THIAZIDE TABLETS IP (Lanztel-H) | Batch RHT24- 401Mfg ? · Exp ? | Revantis HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | For the received sample Telmisartan & Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets IP, Presence of Spot and Rough Surface was observed which should not be present as per Drugs & Cosmetics (Amendment) Act, 2008 of DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No. (i) Presence of Spot/discoloration (vii) Rough surface and rule 124B of the Drugs Rules,1945. -NSQDescription | PuducherryState lab |
| Sucralfate USP | Batch LSU2409105Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2029 | Legend IndustriesGujarat | Spurious Identification and Assay of SucralfateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Sodium Hypochlorite 5% (NaOCL) | Batch NSSH1 0Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Neucleus ScientificAssam | The Sample does not conform to standard in respect of the test ?Assay? performed.Assay | SDTL Agartala, TripuraState lab |
| Sodium Bicarbonate Tablets U.S.P. 1000 mg (NABOSIS 1000 mg | Batch T-2307270Mfg Jul 2023 · Exp Jun 2025 | Rivpra Formulation Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | DescriptionDescription | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab |
| Sitagliptin Phoshpate Tablets I.P. (50 mg) | Batch MT243714Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2026 | Mascot Health Series Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Assay of Sitagliptin PhosphateAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE 50 + METFORMIN 500MG TABLETS (LanZsita-M) | Batch SP/T/76 1Mfg ? · Exp ? | Signoret Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd | For the received sample SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE 50 + METFORMIN 500MG TABLETS (LanZsita-M), The label is mentioned as ?Approved colour used? but common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127(2) of the Drugs Rules,1945 was not mentioned.-MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
| SITAGLIPTIN IP 100mg TABLETS (LanZsita 100) | Batch SP/T/83 8Mfg ? · Exp ? | Signoret Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd | For the received sample Sitagliptin IP 100mg Tablets (LanZsita 100), The label is mentioned as ?Approved colour used? but common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127(2) of the Drugs Rules,1945 was not mentioned.- MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
| Rabicy-20 Tablets Rabeprazole Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch AT2403 4149Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | Accura Care Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY &MISBRADED 1. Sample does not complies in respect of Dissolution test as per IP 2. The drug Rabeprazole Sodium is official in IP. But the product titile Rabeprazole Sodium IP is not mentioned on the product label. Hence the subject drug is Misbranded as per section 17 of Drugs & Cosmetics Act 1940, as it is not labeled in the prescribed mannerDissolution | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| Rabeprazole Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch MT-24E30Mfg May 2024 · Exp Oct 2025 | Martin & Brown Bio- Sciences Pvt.LtdHimachal Pradesh | Related Substances, Dissolution (Buffer Stage) and Assay of Rabeprazole SodiumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Injection IP | Batch MD23H10Mfg Aug 2023 · Exp Jul 2025 | Martin & Brown Bio- Sciences Pvt.LtdHimachal Pradesh | pH, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter, Related Substances and Assay of Rabeprazole sodiumAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Rabeprazole Sodium Injection IP | Batch MD24E30Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Martin & Brown Bio- Sciences Pvt.LtdHimachal Pradesh | pH, Clarity of Solution, Particulate matter and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| RABISAP tablets Rabeprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets IP 20 mg | Batch AST 24524Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | AASSK Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdTamil Nadu | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Sample does not complies in respect of Dissolution test as per IPDissolution | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| RABEPRAZOLE ENTERIC COATED TABLETS IP 20mg (Rabelanz-20) | Batch SP/T/76 2Mfg ? · Exp ? | Signoret Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd | For the received sample Rabeprazole Enteric Coated Tablets IP 20mg, 1. Chipping and Rough surface defect was observed which should not be present as per Drugs & Cosmetics (Amendment) Act, 2008 of DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No. (V) Chipping and (Vii) Rough surface. 2. Cracking of the coating defect was observed which should not be present as prescribed under rule 124B of the Drugs Rules,1945. 3. The label is mentioned as ?Approved colour used? but common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127(2) of the Drugs Rules,1945 was not mentioned. 4. Does not comply with respect to test for Disintegration and Assay - NSQAssay | PuducherryState lab |
| Polywin Vitamin B Complex Injection (Polywin) | Batch MA24H16Mfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Martin & Brown Bio- Sciences Pvt.LtdHimachal Pradesh | Extractable volume, Particulate matter, Assay of Riboflavin Sodium Phosphate and DescriptionAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Phenytoin Tablets IP 100 mg | Batch T-1150Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd 22-24Punjab | The sample does not conforms w.r.t the test for descriptionDescription | DTL Srinagar (J&K) & MDTL Kathua (J&K)State lab |
| Phenytoin Sodium Injection USP | Batch PTS-225AMfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Pushkar Pharma | Alcohol Content and Propylene Glycol contentOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Paracetamol Tab IP [Parayes -500) | Batch 423-, 1582Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2026 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | It fails the test ?Dissolution? Specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Paracetamol Tab IP 500 mg | Batch PAK 551Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2026 | Healer's Lab Unit IIHimachal Pradesh | It fails the test ?Dissolution? Specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Paracetamol & Diclofenac Sodium Tablets I.P. (IG Pyrin) | Batch IGN-2602Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2026 | I.G. Pharma LtdUttarakhand | Dissolution of Paracetamol & Diclofenac SodiumDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Para 500 | Batch NBRT- 018Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2026 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd (Unit II) 31Haryana | The sample does not conforms to the IP 2022 requirement w.r.t dissolution testDissolution | DTL Srinagar (J&K)State lab |
| PREGABALIN AND METHYLCOBALA MIN CAPSULES (Amalin Plus) | Batch MDP- 774Mfg ? · Exp ? | Medinok Healthcare Pvt. LtdPuducherry | The sample received is labelled as PREGABALIN AND METHYLCOBALAMIN CAPSULES, however PREGABALIN AND METHYLCOBALAMIN CAPSULES is an official IP monograph (2022) hence should be labelled as PREGABALIN AND METHYLCOBALAMIN CAPSULES IP- MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
| PIOGLITAZONE 15, GLIMEPIRIDE 2mg+ METFORMIN 500 mg (Lanzpride- PM2) | Batch SP/T/74 3Mfg ? · Exp ? | Signoret Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd | For the received sample PIOGLITAZONE 15, GLIMEPIRIDE 2mg+ METFORMIN 500 mg (Lanzpride-PM2), 1. The label is mentioned as ?Approved colour used? but common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127(2) of the Drugs Rules,1945 was not mentioned. 2.For the received sample PIOGLITAZONE 15, GLIMEPIRIDE 2mg+ METFORMIN 500 mg (Lanzpride-PM2), On visual inspection pink coloured spots were observed on other side (white colour) of the tablets.-MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
| PANTOPROZOL E SODIUM (EC) & DOMPERIDONE (SR) CAPSULES (Tonixpro DSR) | Batch MDP- 345Mfg ? · Exp ? | Medinok Healthcare Pvt. LtdPuducherry | 1. The primary packaging label claims 'Each film coated tablet contains:' however, on physical observation the received sample is found to be 'Hard Gelatin Capsules'. 2.The received sample is labelled as 'PANTOPROZOLE SODIUM (EC) & DOMPERIDONE (SR) CAPSULES', however Pantoprazole Gastro- resistant and Domperidone Prolonged-release Capsules is an official IP monograph (2022) hence should be labelled as PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM (EC) & DOMPERIDONE (SR) CAPSULES IP. 3.The sample name and the label claim of the drug states 'PANTOPROZOLE' instead of 'PANTOPRAZOLE' but the proper name of the drug should be written asprescribed under 96(1), (i)(A) of the Drugs & Cosmetics Act.- MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
| Norfloxacin Tablets I.P. 400mg. | Batch NFXT-1002Mfg Jun 2023 · Exp May 2026 | Wings Biotech LLPHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Nitrofurantoin Tablets IP 100mg | Batch T-2485Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2025 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Mydew Ultra Syndet Bar | Batch 2387Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Jan 2027 | Jain SoapGujarat | The sample does not conform to the test pH as per manufacturer?s specification for Mydew Ultra Syndet Bar as specified in the Laboratory ProtocolpH | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Moovrun tablets Diclofenac Sodium and Paracetamol tablets | Batch DFP- 2403Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2025 | Concord Drugs LtdTelangana | MISBRANDED DRUG The drug product Diclofenac sodium and Paracetamol tablets is offcially included in the current edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia IP 2022 and as required as per second schedule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 the said Product shall comply with the standards set out in the Indian Pharmacopoeia. But the designation IP in conjunction with the offcial title Diclofenac sodium and Paracetamol tablets on the label of the drug product was not mentioned as an indication that the drug product purports to comply with the IP satadards. Hence the drug product shall deemed to be MISBRANDED DRUG as per section 17 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 as it is not labelled in the prescribed Manner.Misbranded | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| MIDAZOLAM Injection IP | Batch 24257Mfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2026 | T. Walkers Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample Midazolam Injection I.P does not comply for Assay and pH parameters as per IP 2022.Assay | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| METHYLCOBALA MIN, FOLIC ACID, ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, VITAMIN B6, CHROMIUM PICOLINATE, SODIUM SELENITE & ZINC SOFT GELATIN CAPSULES (Mi- 6) | Batch SOD- 2470Mfg ? · Exp ? | Symbiosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Does not comply with respect to test for Disintegration -NSQDisintegration | PuducherryState lab |
| Liquid Paraffin IP | Batch 163Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Aug 2026 | Medi smith Pharma LabKarnataka | It fails the test ?Light Absorption? specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Linezolid Tablets I.P. 600 mg. (ALINO-600 Tablets) | Batch VLB-GT-2500Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Vee LaboratoriesHimachal Pradesh | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Linezolid IV Injection 600 mg/ 300 ml (ABAZOLID) | Batch A4544004Mfg Apr 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Abaris Healthcare Pvt. LtdGujarat | "Related substances"Related substances | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Lignocaine Hydrochloride Gel IP 5 % w/v (30 g) | Batch G407Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2026 | Gnosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | "pH"pH | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Ambroxol Hydrochloride & Guaiphenesin Syrup, (Blurex-LS Syrup) | Batch TBHX0448Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Three B Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | Assay of Ambroxol HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride Tablets IP 5 mg (Alercet-5) | Batch 2411110Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2026 | Brij Healthcare Pvt. LtdGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL IndoreCDSCO lab |
| Isosorbide Dinitrate Tablets IP [ISOMIC 10] | Batch PT- 42968Mfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2026 | Pharmaroots Healthcare | The sample does not conform to identification test for Isosorbide Dinitrate as per IP. Hence the sample is spurious and declared as Not of Standard QualityIdentification | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Iron Sucrose Injection USP 100 mg/ 5 ml | Batch 23IS10Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | SAI Parenterals LimitedTelangana | "pH", "Alkalinity" and "Particulate Matter In Injection"Particulate matter | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Haloperidol Injection IP (Radipace) | Batch L2403/2Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2026 | SBS BiotechHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matter and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Glitel M2 (Glimepride & Metformin Hydrochloride Prolonged Releasre Tablets IP) | Batch LGM09/ 237/11Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2025 | Logos PharmaHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to Standard in respect of the tests for ?Assay, Dissolution & Uniformity of content for Glimepiride? performed.Assay | SDTL Agartala, TripuraState lab |
| Glitel M1 (Glimepride & Metformin Hydrochloride Prolonged Releasre Tablets IP) | Batch LGN05/ 186/08Mfg May 2024 · Exp Apr 2026 | Logos PharmaHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to Standard in respect of the tests for ?Assay, Dissolution & Uniformity of content for Glimepiride? performed.Assay | SDTL Agartala, TripuraState lab |
| Glimepiride Tablets I.P. 1mg | Batch GLI10823Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | DissolutionDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Folic Acid Tablets IP 5 mg [Foldivit] | Batch FTV240 04Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp May 2026 | Danish Health Care (P) Ltd | It fails the test ?Dissolution? Specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Fevanex Rapid - 650[ Paracetamol Tab IP 650 mg] | Batch SRGT- 24471Mfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2026 | Spas RemediseHimachal Pradesh | It fails the test ?Dissolution? Specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection 500 mg/ 10 ml (For IV Injection / Infusion) | Batch SVI-24171AMfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2026 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | "Bacterial Endotoxins", "Sterility" and "Assay"Assay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Ferric Carboxymaltose Injection 1 g,/ 20 ml (For IV Injection / Infusion) | Batch SVI-24168BMfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2026 | Sunvet HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | "Bacterial Endotoxins", "Sterility" and "Assay"Assay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Drotaverine Hydrochloride Tablets 40 mg. (Dratovis-40) | Batch 12680Mfg Jan 2024 · Exp Dec 2026 | Syncom Formulations (India) LtdMadhya Pradesh | Assay of Drotaverine HydrochlorideAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Disinfectant Fluid Phenolic Type (Konark Super Phenyle) | Batch KSP-355Mfg Dec 2024 · Exp May 2026 | Teedeecol (India)Odisha | Grade and Germicidal ValueOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Diclofenac Sodium tablets IP 50mg. | Batch DT23- 38Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Leostar Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY 1. While opening the strip, it is found that the tablets are not in intact condition. Hence sample is of Not of Standard Quality with respect to Description test parameter. 2. Disintegration test does not complies since the tablets disintegrated in acid medium completely. But as per IP the coating of the enteric coated should be in intact condition in acid medium. Hence sample is of Not of Standerd Quality with respect to Disintegration test parameter.Description | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| DICLOFENAC SODIUM AND PARACETAMOL TABLETS I.P (DiCLOWiN PLUS) | Batch DPT- 5765Mfg ? · Exp ? | Wings Biotech LLPHimachal Pradesh | Does not comply with respect to Assay for Diclofenac sodium -NSQAssay | PuducherryState lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) | Batch DCSL3021Mfg Nov 2023 · Exp Oct 2026 | Eurolife Healthcare Pvt. LtdUttarakhand | Particulate Contamination, Bacterial endotoxin test, Sterility and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) (Hi- Ring-RL) | Batch F41746Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2027 | Higgs HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) (Hi-Ring-RL) | Batch F41799Mfg Nov 2024 · Exp Oct 2027 | Higgs HealthcareHimachal Pradesh | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Co-trimoxazole Tablets I.P. (D.S.= Double Strength) | Batch PT30119Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2025 | Omega PharmaUttarakhand | Dissolution (Sulphamethoxazol e and Trimethoprim)Dissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Cloprostenol Injection IP (Vet) (M Promate Injection) | Batch I241020Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Monatt Biotech E-31 | Sheep Husbandry Supply / The sample is found spurious as the Assay contents of Cloprostenol Sodium I.P is found to be Nil and also fails in the Test for SterilityAssay | DTL Srinagar (J&K) & MDTL Kathua (J&K)State lab |
| Clopidogrel Tab IP 75 mg | Batch D 2720/24, -25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | It fails the test ?Dissolution?, ?Assay? and descriptive part for tablets specified above as per IPAssay | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Clonazepam Tablets IP 0.5 mg (NOZIM-0.5) | Batch DT40078Mfg Dec 2024 · Exp Nov 2027 | Elikem Healthcare Private LimitedGujarat | DissolutionDissolution | CDTL IndoreCDSCO lab |
| Ciprofloxacin Injection IP (0.2%w/v) | Batch 09AF0075Mfg May 2023 · Exp Apr 2026 | Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals | Particulate contaminationParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Cefixime Oral Suspension IP 100 mg/5ml | Batch D2852/2 4-25Mfg ? · Exp ? | Kerala Medical Services Corporation LtdKerala | It fails the test ?Assay? and ?Descriptive part? for oral powders specified above as per IPAssay | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Cefixime Dispersible Tablets IP 100 mg | Batch oo84Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Mar 2026 | Stride Organics Private LtdTelangana | MISBRANDED DRUG 1. The sample is deemed to be misbranded as it is labeled only with the words approved colours used but fails to include the common name of the color on the label, as required by Rule 127(2) of the Drugs Rules, 1945. 2. Additionally, the label does not state that the tablets should be dispersed in water immediately before use, as required by the IP 2022 monograph for Cefixime Dispersible tablets. Hence, the drug is deemed Misbranded under section 17 of the Drug and Cosmetics Act, 1940 as it is not labeled in the prescribed manner.Water content | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| Cefdoxi-CV-50 dry syrup Cefpodoxime & Potassium Clavulanate for Oral Suspension | Batch CD0724 002FMfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jul 2025 | Alencure Biotech Pvt LtdHimachal Pradesh | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY 1. Description Dose Not complies- Orange -colored suspension, that is not uniformly resuspendable after reconstitution with the sterile water ampoule provided in the pack A clear phase separation is observed immediately after reconstitution. Additionally, the reconstituted suspension exhibits an obnoxious/ unacceptable odour. 2. Assay Does Not Complies: The Assay content found is not within the prescribed limit.Assay | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops IP 10 ml | Batch MO24H19Mfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2026 | Martin & Brown Bio- Sciences Pvt.LtdHimachal Pradesh | pH and SterilitySterility | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Calcium & Vitamin D3 Tablets IP | Batch PGT246 72Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2026 | Affy ParenteralsHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to the IP 2022 requirement with respect to uniformity of weightsUniformity of weight/content | DTL Srinagar (J&K)State lab |
| COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INJECTION IP 500 ml. (Ringers Lactate I.P.) (RL) | Batch 03BF2442Mfg Mar 2024 · Exp Feb 2027 | Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals | Bacterial endotoxinsBacterial endotoxins | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| CEFIXIME & LACTIC ACID BACILLUS TABLETS (AFIX- L 200) | Batch MDP - 785Mfg ? · Exp ? | Medinok Healthcare Pvt. LtdPuducherry | For the received sample Cefixime & Lactic Acid Bacillus tablets (AFIX- L 200), (i) The label on the secondary packaging, name of the colour information is concealed,whereas the primary packaging label specifies 'Red oxide of Iron' as the colour. This discrepancy indicates a mismatch between the primary and secondary packaging labels. (ii) The primary packaging label claims the tablet colour is ' Red oxide of Iron' but physical verification of the tablet observed as pale yellow colour. - NSQLabelling | PuducherryState lab |
| CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D3 TABLETS IP (S- CAL) | Batch ST2406 09Mfg ? · Exp ? | Spycaa Life care Sciences Private Limited | For the received sample, label is mentioned as "Approved colour used" but common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127(2) of the Drug Rule,1945 was not mentioned.-MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
| Bupivaaine Hydrochloride in Dextrose Injection USP | Batch HIBU23010Mfg Sep 2023 · Exp Aug 2025 | Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate Matter in Injection and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Balarishtam | Batch 57Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp ? | Sakthi Ayurveda PharmaceuticalsKerala | It fails the test ?Total Solids?, ?Specific Gravity?, ?Reducing Sugar? and ?Alcohol Content? as specified in the Laboratory protocol as per APIOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Bacillus clausii Spores Suspension (Bactogermina Oral Suspension 2 Billion/ 5 ml) | Batch AFL241415Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Aarmed Formulations Pvt. LtdGujarat | Assay as "Viability" (Total viable count)Assay | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab |
| Azithromycin Oral Suspension I.P. (Azysafe Liquid-100) | Batch AZ1-206Mfg Oct 2023 · Exp Mar 2025 | Overseas Health Care Pvt. Ltd | Uniformity of VolumeUniformity of weight/content | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Asokarishtam | Batch 56Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Sep 2027 | Sakthi Ayurveda PharmaceuticalsKerala | It fails the test ?Total Solids?, ?Specific Gravity?, ?Reducing Sugar? and ?Alcohol Content? as specified in the Laboratory protocol as per APIOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Amrutharishtam | Batch 58Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Sep 2027 | Sakthi Ayurveda PharmaceuticalsKerala | It fails the test ?Total Solids?, ?Specific Gravity?, ?Reducing Sugar? and ?Alcohol Content? as specified in the Laboratory protocol as per APIOther | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Amrox-LS syrup Levosalbutamol Sulphate, Amborxol Hydrochloride & Guaipenesin syrup | Batch AJLH24 051Mfg Jun 2024 · Exp May 2026 | Leeford Healthcare LtdHimachal Pradesh | MISBRANDED DRUG In the composition the label should be mentioned as Levosalbutamol Sulphate IP equivalent to Levosalbutamol. But the label is mentioned as only Levosalbutamol Sulphate IP, equivalent to Levosalbutamol as not mentioned. Hence it is a Misbranded drug as per section 17 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, as it is not labeled in the prescribed manner.Misbranded | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| Amoxyheal-CV tablets Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P | Batch TB2403 78AMfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Polestar power industries(Pharma division) DamuwalaHimachal Pradesh | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample failed with respect to the test for Unifarmity of Weight for tablets, as 6 out of twenty tablets fall outside the prescribed limit of 5 percent.Weight | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tab I.P. | Batch APTD- 002Mfg Dec 2024 · Exp May 2026 | Standard Pharmaceuticals LtdWest Bengal | Does not conform to I.P.Other | SDTL KolkataState lab |
| Amoxycillin & Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension I.P. 3.6gm/30ml | Batch 724-37Mfg Feb 2024 · Exp Jan 2026 | Zee Laboratories LtdHimachal Pradesh | Identification and Assay/Content of Clavulanic AcidAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Aminophylline Injection I.P.10 ml | Batch MA23L108Mfg Dec 2023 · Exp Nov 2025 | Martin & Brown Bio-Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matter, Assay of Ethylenediamine and Theophylline and DescriptionAssay | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Albendazole Tablets IP 400 mg | Batch LMT241138Mfg Oct 2024 · Exp Sep 2026 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories | "Dissolution" of AlbendazoleDissolution | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab |
| Adrenaline Bitartrate Injection I.P. 1ml | Batch HIAN24005AMfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2025 | Health Biotech LtdHimachal Pradesh | Appearance of solution, Particulate matter and DescriptionDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab |
| Acetazolamide Tablets IP 250 mg | Batch T 240840Mfg Aug 2024 · Exp Jul 2027 | Micron Pharmaceuticals | It fails the test ?Dissolution? Specified in the laboratory protocol as per IPDissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab |
| Aceclofenac, Paracetamol & Serratiopeptidase Tablets (Acemarc-SP Tablets) | Batch MT-306Mfg Dec 2024 · Exp Nov 2026 | Maha Avtar | Uniformity of weightUniformity of weight/content | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab |
| ACEGLO tablets Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Tablets | Batch ATG4I7 87Mfg Sep 2024 · Exp Aug 2026 | Anrose pharma 147Himachal Pradesh | MISBRANDED DRUG The drug product Aceclofenac and Paracetamol Tablets is official i.e. included in the Addendum 2024 to Indian Pharmacopoeia 2022 effective from 1st July, 2024-current edition of IP and as required as per Second Schesule of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The said drug product shall comply with the standards set out in the Indian Pharmacopoeia.But the designation IP in conjunction with the official title Aceclofenac and Paracetamol tablets on the label of the drug product was not menttioned as an indication that the drug product purports to comply with IP standards. Hence the drug product shall be deemed to be Misbranded Drug as per Secton 17 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, as it is not labeled in the prescribed manner.Misbranded | State Lab Drugs Control Laboratory, TelanganaState lab |
| ACECLOFENAC & PARACETAMOL TABLETS (ACPON-P) | Batch ACP- 046Mfg ? · Exp ? | Rippon Laboratories No.44-45Puducherry | The sample received is labelled as ACECLOFENAC & PARACETAMOL TABLETS (ACPON-P), however ACECLOFENAC & PARACETAMOL TABLETS is an official IP monograph (Addendum 2024) hence should be labelled as ACECLOFENAC & PARACETAMOL TABLETS IP.- MisbrandedMisbranded | PuducherryState lab |
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- 3 Nov 2026: table generated from the CDSCO NSQ portal export (103 rows). Revised CDSCO lists are diffed on each monthly rebuild.