Product record
Diclofenac Sodium: batches declared Not of Standard Quality
Last checked 20 September 2026. Source: CDSCO monthly NSQ alerts, Jan 2019, Jul 2026
38 batches of products named "Diclofenac Sodium" (as printed by the testing lab) failed a CDSCO or state drug-testing laboratory test between July 2019 and July 2026. This is a record of specific batches, it does not mean the molecule or every brand is unsafe.
Records by type
38 records linked to Diclofenac Sodium in the datasets we hold. A zero means nothing is on record in those datasets, not that nothing ever happened. What the labels mean.
0Banned or prohibited
0Recalled or suspended
38Failed a lab test
0Regulatory notice
Primary government sourceTier 1: government primary source
CDSCO drug alerts: Not of Standard Quality and spurious drugs
Scope. A failed batch is not a verdict on every pack of this product. Regulatory actions can apply to one batch, one formulation, one period or one state. Always check the linked government document for the current position, and tell us if something is out of date. How we label records.
38
NSQ batches
27
Manufacturers
Description
Most common reason
Jul 2026
Latest alert
Flagged batches
| Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP250935Mfg 2025-09 · Exp 2027-08 | Sharun Pharmaceuticals Pvt.LtdPuducherry | DissolutionDissolution | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| SP250934Mfg 2025-09 · Exp 2027-08 | Sharun Pharmaceuticals Pvt.LtdPuducherry | DissolutionDissolution | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Jul 2026 |
| DG 5033Mfg 2025-03 · Exp 2027-02 | Kerala State Drugs Pharmaceuticals LtdKerala | The sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to the test Dissolution and also shows Category B defect of tablets (Capping).Dissolution | DTL, ThrissurState lab | Jul 2026 |
| ZYCD15018Mfg 2025-10 · Exp 2027-09 | Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd. 111Himachal Pradesh | Content of Diclofenac SodiumOther | KANPUR LAB, UPState lab | Jul 2026 |
| DG 5031Mfg 2025-02 · Exp 2027-01 | Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals LtdKerala | Dissolution.Dissolution | DTL ThiruvananthapuramState lab | May 2026 |
| PGY25252Mfg 2025-04 · Exp 2027-03 | Affy Parenterals Vill Gulerwa;laHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to IP 2022 requirements w.r.t pHpH | DTL,Dalgate Srinagar kashmirState lab | May 2026 |
| VB/LEF0789Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Venus Bio Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to I.P. with respect to the tests of Identification and Assay of Diclofenac Sodium. The sample gives positive test for Identification of Buprenorphine. The sample is deemed to be spurious vide section 17 B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 and Rule 1945.Assay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | Apr 2026 |
| DG5028Mfg 2025-02 · Exp 2027-01 | Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals LtdKerala | Dissolution as per IPDissolution | DTL, ThrissurState lab | Mar 2026 |
| VB/LEF0789Mfg 2025-07 · Exp 2027-06 | Venus Bio Sciences Pvt. LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to I.P. with respect to the tests of Identification and Assay of Diclofenac Sodium.Assay | CDL, KolkataCDSCO lab | Mar 2026 |
| 2507017Mfg 2025-03 · Exp 2027-02 | Neon Laboratories Ltd.at Plot No.G84/1 | The sample does not conform to I.P w.r.t the test for Description and Particulate matterDescription | DTL, Dalgate Srinagar Kashmir (J & K)State lab | Feb 2026 |
| 2507017Mfg 2025-03 · Exp 2027-02 | Neon Laboratories Ltd.at Plot No.G84/1 | Thesample does not conform to I.P w.r.t the test for Description and Particulate matterDescription | DTL, Dalgate Srinagar Kashmir ( J and K)State lab | Jan 2026 |
| B250895Mfg 2025-06 · Exp 2027-05 | Bochem Healthcare Pvt. Ltd | Dissolution (Buffer stage)Dissolution | Food & Drugs Laboratory, VadodaraState lab | Nov 2025 |
| G25RDA016Mfg 2025-03 · Exp 2027-02 | Acme Generics Pvt. Ltd. Plot no. 115 HPSIDCHimachal Pradesh | Sample fail the test DissolutionDissolution | DTL, Thiruvananthapuram, KeralaState lab | Oct 2025 |
| DT24-62Mfg 2024-10 · Exp 2026-09 | Leostar Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Sy No. 321Telangana | Disintegration and DescriptionDescription | DCL TelanganaState lab | Oct 2025 |
| P25L265Mfg 2025-02 · Exp 2027-01 | Paksons Pharmaceuticals Private LimitedHaryana | Extractable VolumeExtractable volume | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jun 2025 |
| CDTP-265Mfg 2024-09 · Exp 2026-08 | Candor Biotech LtdPunjab | The sample does not conform to the IP with respect Assay of Diclofenac Sodium (NIL) and Found Aceclofenac (57.41 mg/Tab)Assay | DTL,Jaipur (State Lab)State lab | May 2025 |
| THB24028ALMfg 2024-07 · Exp 2026-06 | Hindustan Laboratories LimitedMaharashtra | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Enteric Coated Tablets with respect to DisintegrationDisintegration | DTL ChennaiState lab | Apr 2025 |
| DT23- 38Mfg 2023-12 · Exp 2025-11 | Leostar Healthcare Pvt. Ltd Sy No. 321 | 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 | Feb 2025 |
| A-1694Mfg 2024-02 · Exp 2026-01 | ALCHEMIST REMEDIES PVT. LTD | pH , Sterility, Particulate Matter, and AssayAssay | RDTL GuwahatiCDSCO lab | Jan 2025 |
| SNDA23801Mfg 2023-08 · Exp 2025-07 | Srinija Parenterals | pHpH | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jan 2025 |
| HDFA02Mfg 2023-11 · Exp 2025-10 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | DissolutionDissolution | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Sep 2024 |
| DFS- 2405031Mfg 2024-05 · Exp 2029-04 | Sara Exports Ltd. Plot No. 35Uttar Pradesh | Not of Standard QualityOther | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab | Aug 2024 |
| I213109Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab | Feb 2024 |
| I213108Mfg 2023-07 · Exp 2025-06 | ANG Lifesciences India LtdHimachal Pradesh | Particulate matter and DescriptionDescription | RDTL GuwahatiState lab | Jan 2024 |
| DBE14Mfg 2023-03 · Exp 2025-02 | RPL (INDIA) Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdDelhi | DescriptionDescription | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Oct 2023 |
| AT22201Mfg 2022-08 · Exp 2024-07 | Alves Healthcare Private LimitedHimachal Pradesh | Disintegratio nOther | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Sep 2023 |
| TS7464Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2024-10 | ADROIT PHARMACEUTICALS Pvt. Ltd at: 46Maharashtra | Test for Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab | Jun 2023 |
| DSIY-85Mfg 2021-12 · Exp 2023-11 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | RDTL ChandigarhCDSCO lab | Apr 2023 |
| TS7463Mfg 2022-11 · Exp 2024-10 | Adroit Pharmaceuticals Pvt. LtdMaharashtra | Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab | Feb 2023 |
| DF11Mfg 2021-07 · Exp 2023-06 | Suzikem Drugs Pvt. LtdTelangana | Disintegration (Acid Stage)Disintegration | CDTL HyderabadCDSCO lab | Dec 2021 |
| DSIX-109Mfg 2020-12 · Exp 2022-11 | Hindustan Antibiotics LtdHaryana | Particulate MatterParticulate matter | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jun 2021 |
| T2224Mfg 2019-10 · Exp 2021-09 | Quest Laboratories Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDTL MumbaiCDSCO lab | May 2021 |
| DF-R008Mfg 2019-02 · Exp 2021-01 | Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals LtdMadhya Pradesh | DisintegrationDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jan 2020 |
| I-18165Mfg 2018-11 · Exp 2020-10 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description, Particulate Matter & pHDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Dec 2019 |
| 1511917Mfg 2017-10 · Exp 2019-09 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Disintegration & Related SubstancesDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jul 2019 |
| 1508318Mfg 2018-05 · Exp 2020-04 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Related SubstancesRelated substances | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jul 2019 |
| 1512117Mfg 2017-11 · Exp 2019-10 | Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals LtdKarnataka | Disintegration & Related SubstancesDisintegration | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jul 2019 |
| I-17507Mfg 2018-07 · Exp 2020-06 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt. LtdPunjab | Description & Particulate MatterDescription | CDL KolkataCDSCO lab | Jul 2019 |
How to use this. Match the batch number on your strip or bottle against the list. If your batch is listed, return it to the pharmacy and ask for a replacement; if not, the product is not on any alert as of July 2026. Check any batch number.