Product record
Povidone Iodine Metronidazole: batches declared Not of Standard Quality
Not bannedIs Povidone-iodine banned in India?Not banned · three combinations prohibited (2024). Read the answer
Last checked 3 November 2026. Source: CDSCO monthly NSQ alerts, Jan 2019 to Sep 2026
4 batches of products named "Povidone Iodine Metronidazole" (as printed by the testing lab) failed a CDSCO or state drug-testing laboratory test between October 2025 and July 2026. This is a record of specific batches, it does not mean the molecule or every brand is unsafe.
Records by type
4 records linked to Povidone Iodine Metronidazole in the datasets we hold. A zero means nothing is on record in those datasets, not that nothing ever happened. What the labels mean.
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 Always check the linked government document for the current position, and tell us if something is out of date.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.
Flagged batches
| Batch | Manufacturer | Reason declared NSQ | Tested by | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch XOJM25015Mfg Jul 2025 · Exp Jun 2027 | Helios Pharmaceuticals (Div. of P.K.T.P. Pvt LtdHimachal Pradesh | The sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Availabe Iodine in Povidone Iodine(79.59%)Labelling | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19State lab | Jul 2026 |
| Batch 25343AMfg Aug 2025 · Exp Jul 2027 | Athens Life SciencesHimachal Pradesh | ContentOther | DTL, Madurai-19State lab | Jun 2026 |
| Batch 5C10Mfg Mar 2025 · Exp Feb 2027 | Zenith Drugs Pvt. LtdMadhya Pradesh | ContentOther | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai-06State lab | Nov 2025 |
| Batch GLO-002Mfg Apr 2025 · Exp Mar 2027 | Gentech Healthcare Pvt Ltd | The sample does not conform to the IP with respect to Assay.Assay | DTL, JaipurState lab | Oct 2025 |
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 September 2026. Check any batch number.