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NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY (NSQ) ALERT FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER – 2024
As part of the continuous regulatory surveillance, drug samples are picked from sales/distribution point, analyzed and list of Not of
Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are displayed on CDSCO portal on monthly basis. The purpose of displaying the NSQ list is to make
stakeholders aware about the NSQ batches identified in the market.
A. CDSCO/Central Laboratories
S.No Product/Drug Batch No. Manufacturing Expiry Manufactured By NSQ Result Reported by
Name Date Date CDSCO
Laboratory
1. Cefotaxime DP24029 04/2024 03/2026 M/s. Bengal Chemicals Test of Clarity of Central Drugs
Sodium Injection & Pharmaceuticals Ltd., solution, Laboratory, Kolkata
IP 1 g At-620, Diamond Particulate matter
Harbour Road, Behala
Indl. Estate, Kolkata-
700034.
2. Meropenem A4ITX004 08/2024 07/2026 M/s. Shamshree Test of Clarity of Central Drugs
Injection IP 500 Lifesciences Limited, solution, Laboratory, Kolkata
mg (Merohuge Plot No. 11, Industrial Particulate matter
500 ) Area, Katha-
Bhatolikalan, Baddi-
173205, H.P.
3. AMIKACIN 17800124 01/2024 12/2025 M/s. Karnataka Particulate Central Drugs
SULPHATE Antibiotics And mattter and Laboratory, Kolkata
INJECTION IP Pharmaceuticals Description
250 mg Limited, Plot No-14,
(AMIKACIN Peenya II Phase,
SULPHATE Bengaluru-560058,
INJECTION IP Karnataka.
250 mg/ 2 ml for
IM/IV Injection)
4. Rabeprazole AGI-23216 06/2023 05/2025 M/s. Alliaance Biotech, Sterility, Clarity of Central Drugs
Injection IP 440/3, Vill-Katha, Solution, Laboratory, Kolkata
Badddi, Solan (H.P.) - Particulate
173205 matter,
Identification,Assay of
Rabeprazole
Sodium and
Description”. The
sample is
deemed to be
spurious as per
section 17B of
Drugs and
Cosmetics Act
5. Rabeprazole AGI-23217 06/2023 05/2025 M/s. Alliaance Biotech, pH, Clarity of Central Drugs
Injection IP 440/3, Vill-Katha, Solution, Laboratory, Kolkata
Badddi, Solan (H.P.) - Particulate
173205 matter, Assay of
Rabeprazole
Sodium and
Description
6. Tranexamic Acid 054A003 01/2024 12/2025 M/s. FDC Limited L-56 Related Central Drugs
Tablets IP 500 & L-57, Phase-II-D Substances Laboratory, Kolkata
mg (Clip 500 ) Verna Industrial Estate,
Verna-403722, Salcete,
Goa
7. Fexofenadine CT24250327 05/2024 04/2026 M/s.CMG BIOTECH Dissolution Central Drugs
Hydrochloride A PVT.LTD, (Unit-II)Plot Laboratory, Kolkata
Tablets IP No-58, Phase-III,
(MANOFEX-180 ) Industrial Area,
Sasarpur Terrace, HP-
176501
8. Rabeprazole MD23H20 08/2023 07/2025 M/s. Martin & Brown pH, Water, Clarity Central Drugs
Sodium Injection Bio Sciences, K.No. of Solution, Laboratory, Kolkata
IP 918/419, Malkumajra, Particulate
Nalagarh Road, Baddi, matter, Assay of
Dist. Solan (H.P.)- Rabeprazole
173205 Sodium and
Description
9. Lignocaine G406 09/2024 08/2026 M/s. Gnosis pH Central Drugs
Hydrochloride Gel Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Laboratory, Kolkata
IP 5% w/v (30 g) Ltd., Nahan Road,
Village Moginand, Kala-
Amb, Distt.Sirmour,H.P.-173030
10. Cold Plus Syrup 4EL02283 09/2024 08/2027 M/s. Ciron Drugs & Assay of Central Drugs
(Cold Plus Syrup) Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Phenylephrine Laboratory, Kolkata
Ltd., N- Hydrochloride
118,119,113,119/1,
119/2 & 118/1,
M.I.D.C., Tarapur,
Boisar, Dist-Palghar-
401506, Maharashtra
11. Omeprazole 0ZI2415AC 06/2024 05/2026 M/s. CELON Test of Water by Central Drugs
Lyophilized LABORATORIES PVT. KF Laboratory, Kolkata
Powder for LTD., Plot No-2,
Injection (I.V) ALEAP Industrial
(OMERA 40mg Estate, Gajularamaram,
Lyophilized Medchal District-500
Powder for 090, Telangana State,
Injection ) India
12. BUPIVACAINE BCV22315 12/2023 11/2025 M/s. Nandani Medical Particulate Central Drugs
HYDROCHLORI Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., mattter and Laboratory, Kolkata
DE INJECTION 221/5, Bicholi Hapsi, Description
IP 0.5% Kanadia Road, Indore
13. AXBEX A21410 05/2024 10/2025 M/s. Ozone Identification & Central Drugs
Suspension Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Assay of Laboratory, Kolkata
(Multivitamin Katha, Baddi-173205, Cholecalciferol
Mulltimineral & Himachal Pradesh
Antioxidant
Suspension)
14. AXBEX A21411 05/2024 10/2025 M/s. Ozone Identification & Central Drugs
Suspension Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Assay of Laboratory, Kolkata
(Multivitamin Katha, Baddi-173205, Cholecalciferol
Mulltimineral & Himachal Pradesh
Antioxidant
Suspension)
15. Thyroxine 16240148D 05/2024 04/2026 M/s. Macleods Dissolution Central Drugs
Sodium tablets IP Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Laboratory, Kolkata
(THYROX-25) Plot No-2209, GIDC,
Sarigam, Dist-Valsad-
396155, Gujarat
16. Dexamethasone 119 06/2024 05/2026 M/s. Hindustan Free Central Drugs
Sodium Medicines Pvt. Ltd., Dexamethasone, Laboratory, KolkataPhosphate BARAUNI-851112. Particulate
Injection I.P. matter, Sterility,
Extractable
volume and
Description
17. Amikacin L-24A-23I 01/2024 12/2025 M/s. Inmac Particulate Central Drugs
Sulphate Injection Laboratories, mattter, Laboratory, Kolkata
I.P. (AmikaVen- Bangsipura-142033 Assay/content of
500 Injection) (Pb) Amikacin and
Description
18. Aspirin Gastro- ANET1121 08/2023 07/2025 M/s. Unicure India Ltd., Test of Central Drugs
resistant Tablets C-21, 22 & 23, Sector- Dissolution Buffer Laboratory, Kolkata
IP 75mg 3, Noida- 201301, Distt. Stage
Gautam Budh Nagar
(U.P.)
19. Absorbent Cotton 331 07/2024 06/2026 M/s. Vandana Surgi Acidity or Central Drugs
Wool IP Pharma (P) Ltd., GA- alkalinity, Laboratory, Kolkata
26, RIICO Industrial Absorbency
Area, Bijaynagar- Sinking Time,
305624, (Raj) Absorbency
Water-holding
Capacity, Foreign
Fibres,
Fluorescence,
Water soluble
substances, Neps
and Sulphated
ash
20. Noscapine, NGC-091 12/2023 11/2025 M/s.Medipol Description Central Drugs
Chlorpheniramine Pharmaceuticals India Laboratory, Kolkata
Maleate, Pvt. Ltd., 1199/3, Bhud,
Guaiphenesin & Baddi, Dist-Solan, H.P.,
Sodium Citrate India
Syrup
21. Diphenhydramine 40183 02/2024 01/2026 M/s. Zenith Drugs Assay of Menthol Central Drugs
Hydrochloride, Limited 72/5 & 72/3, and Description Laboratory, Kolkata
Ammonium 72/4, 74/1/1, 75/1/1,
Chloride, Sodium Muradpura (Orangpura)
Citrate & Menthol Dhar Road, Near
Syrup (Beedryl Kalaria Indore 453001Plus) (MP), India
22. Bupivacaine 17B24005 09/2024 08/2026 M/s. Radiant pH and Bacterial Central Drugs
Hydrochloride in Parenterals Ltd., 242/4, Endotoxins Laboratory, Kolkata
Dextrose Injection 5 &6, G.I.D.C., Estate
USP 4 ml at & Post Waghodia,
Dist-Vadodara ,
Gujarat-391760
23. Bupivacaine 17B24004 06/2024 05/2026 M/s. Radiant pH, Bacterial Central Drugs
Hydrochloride in Parenterals Ltd., 242/4, Endotoxins and Laboratory, Kolkata
Dextrose Injection 5 &6, G.I.D.C., Estate Sterility
USP 4 ml at & Post Waghodia,
Dist-Vadodara ,
Gujarat-391760
24. Diphenhydramine 40186 02/2024 01/2026 M/s. Zenith Drugs Assay of Menthol Central Drugs
Hydrochloride, Limited 72/5 & 72/3, and Description Laboratory, Kolkata
Ammonium 72/4, 74/1/1, 75/1/1,
Chloride, Sodium Muradpura (Orangpura)
Citrate & Menthol Dhar Road, Near
Syrup (Beedryl Kalaria Indore 453001
Plus) (MP), India
25. Telmisartan 23I-T2003 12/2023 11/2025 M/s. Orison Pharma Dissolution RDTL, Guwahati
Tablets I.P.. International, Vill. Khari,
(TELMOPI-40) Mauza Ogli, Kala Amb,
Distt. Sirmour - 173030
(H.P.)
26. Acyclovir SRTH230874 08/2023 07/2025 M/s. SYSTOLE Uniformity of RDTL, Guwahati
Dispersible B REMEDIES PVT. LTD., dispersion &
Tablets IP Vill. Ogli, Kala Amb, Disintegration
(Zovibact 800 Teh. Nahan, Distt.
mg) Sirmour (H.P.) - 173
030
27. GLIMEPIRIDE SPT240261 02/2024 01/2026 M/s. SALUS Dissolution RDTL, Guwahati
TABLETS IP PHARMACEUTICALS,
(GLIMP-1) 480/211, Harraipur, PO
Gurumajra, Teh. Baddi,
Distt. Solan (H.P.)
173205
28. Zinc Sulphate LMT240811 07/2024 06/2026 M/s.Life Max Cancer Uniformity of RDTL, Guwahati
Dispersible Laboratories, Plot No. dispersion &
Tablets IP 20 mg 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, DisintegrationIIE, SIDCUL,
Haridwar249403 (U.K)
29. Glimepiride LMT240339 03/2024 02/2026 M/s.Life Max Cancer Dissolution of RDTL, Guwahati
Tablets I.P. 1 mg Laboratories, Plot No. Glimepiride
106 & 106 A, Sector6A,
IIE, SIDCUL,
Haridwar249403 (U.K)
30. INFUSION SET- KT-033 03/2024 02/2027 M/s.MEDIVISION Sterility RDTL, Guwahati
NV (INFUSION HEALTHCARE, 84/4
SET - NV) Span Industrial
complex. Second Floor,
Phase-1, "F" Road,
Opp. Kotak Mahindra
Bank, G.I. D.C. Vatva,
Ahmedabad- 382445,
Gujarat
31. Compound 03BF2472 04/2024 03/2027 M/s.Paschim Banga Sterility and RDTL, Guwahati
Sodium Lactate Pharmaceutical,, NH- Particulate
Injection I.P. (RL) 31,TIN Mile Hat, Contamination
Sonapur Hat,
PSChopra, Dist. Uttar
Dinajpur, PIN- 733214
(WB)
32. Compound 03BF2474 04/2024 03/2027 M/s.PASCHIM BANGA Sterility RDTL, Guwahati
Sodium Lactate PHARMACEUTICAL (A
Injection I.P. 500 Unit Of FARISTA
ml (Ringers VANIJYA PVT. LTD.),
Lactate I.P.) (RL) NH-31, TIN MILE HAT,
SONAPUR HAT, P.S.
CHOPRA, DIST:
UTTAR DINAJPUR,
PIN 733 214 (W.B.)
33. Calcium with 470823 08/2023 07/2025 M/s.Uniplus Biotech (P) Dissolution RDTL, Guwahati
Vitamin D3 Ltd., 4 km. Meerut (calcium) and
Tablets (CITCAL Road, Assoda 245101 Assay of Vitamin
TABLETS) D3
34. Calcium 500 mg LMT240346 03/2024 02/2026 M/s.Life Max Cancer Assay of Vitamin RDTL, Guwahati
with Vitamin D3 Laboratories, Plot No. D3 and
250 IU Tablets IP 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, Dissolution for
IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar- calcium249403 (U.K)
35. Co- trimoxazole PT30119 05/2023 04/2025 M/s.Omega Pharma., Dissolution RDTL, Guwahati
Tablets I.P. Khasra No. 482, Village (Trimethoprim
(D.S.=Double - Saliyar, Roorkee - and
Strength) 247667. Distt-Haridwar Sulphamethoxazo
(Uttarakhand) le)
36. PRIMAQUINE T-1338 07/2023 06/2025 M/s.Jackson Dissolution and RDTL, Guwahati
PHOSPHATE Laboratories Pvt.Ltd, Assay
TABLETS IP 2.5 22-24, Majitha Road,
mg Bye Pass, Amritsar-143
001(India)
37. PANTOPRAZOL GT24502A 06/2024 05/2027 M/s. Hetero Healthcare Dissolution of RDTL, Guwahati
E GASTRO- limited, AIIDC Industrial Buffer Stage
RESISTANT Growth Centre,
TABLETS IP Changsari, Niz
40mg (PANTIN) Sindurighopa (Village),
Sila Sindurighopa
(Mouza), Kamrup (Dist)
Assam-781101
38. Albendazole MT-24G01 07/2024 06/2026 M/s.MARTIN & Dissolution RDTL, Guwahati
Tablets I.P. BROWN
BIOSCIENCES PVT.
LTD., K.No. 918/419,
Malkumajra, Nalagarh
Road, Baddi, Dist.
Solan (H.P.)-173205
39. Calcium & CDD23089 11/2023 10/2025 M/s. Danish Healthcare Assay of Vitamin RDTL, Guwahati
Vitamin D3 (P) Ltd, 76/27-28, D3
Tablets IP Industrial Estate, Maxi
(CALCI-D) Road, Ujjain-456 010
INDIA
40. Alprazolam BT1224 01/2024 12/2025 M/s.Brilliant Life The Sample does CDTL, Chennai
Tablets IP 0.5 mg Sciences Pvt.Ltd. , At not conform to IP
Chuval Tagarwa, Teh Standards with
Detroj Dist. respect to Test
Ahmedabad(Gujarat) for Dissolution
only
41. Valsartan Tablets VSR1-05 04/2024 03/2026 M/s. Lark Laboratories The Sample does CDTL, Chennai
IP 80mg(Valsalar- (I) Ltd., At, SP-1192 E, not conform to IP
80 Tablets) RIICO Indl Area, Phase Standards withIV, Bhiwadi-Rajasthan respect to Test
for Dissolution
only
42. Nutrisacc Bolus MVNUR2403 02/2024 02/2026 M/s. Maven iLab Disintegration test RDTL, Chandigarh
Pvt.Ltd., No.19 and Assay of
Byraveshwara Iron, Magnesium,
Industrial Area, Calcium, Vitamin
Andrahalli Main Road B3,Zinc and
Hegganahalli, Vitamin A
Bangalore-560091
43. Duloxetine T26904 01/2024 12/2025 M/s Quest Laboratories Description and RDTL, Chandigarh
Gastro-resistant Limited, Plot No. 45, Dissolution
Tablets IP 20 mg Sector-III, Pithampur,
Dist.Dhar-454775
(M.P.)
44. Bortezomib L24BZ08A7 08/2024 07/2026 M/s. MEDION Assay of RDTL, Chandigarh
Injection IP BIOTECH PVT.LTD., Bortezomib
(BORTEWIN 2 Village-Kaundi, Baddi,
mg Injection) Solan, Himachal
Pradesh, 173205
45. Rabeprazole T- 1047 06/2023 05/2025 M/s.Jackson "Dissolution (Acid CDTL, Mumbai
Gastro-resistant Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., stage) & (Buffer
Tablets IP 20 mg 22-24, Majitha Road, stage) and
(Robijick - 20) Bye Pass, Amritsar - Description"
143 001 (India).
46. Ramipril & AOT23322 06/2023 05/2025 M/s.ASTONEA LABS "Assay of CDTL, Mumbai
Metoprolol PVT. LTD., Vill. Haripur Ramipril"
Succinate Tablets Teh. Ranipur Rani,
(Ramigan -MT Distt. Panchkula,
2.5/ 25 Tablets) Haryana, India -
134204
47. Sertraline SER240002B 05/2024 04/2025 M/s.Exemep "Related CDTL, Mumbai
Hydrochloride FP Pharmaceuticals., substances"
(USP/ EP) Block No. 628 (A & B),
ECP Canal Road,
Village : Luna, Tal :
Padra, Vadodara
391440, INDIA
48. Pantoprazole UC-23001C 07/2023 06/2025 M/s.Ultra Drugs Pvt. "Dissolution of CDTL, Mumbai
Gastro-resistant Ltd., (Unit- II) HS No. Domperidone"and Domperidone 211, K. No. 77/1, 78/1
Prolonged- Vill. Katha, Baddi, Distt.
release Capsules Solan (H.P.)
IP (Unipraz -
DSR)
49. Paracetamol S404115 04/2024 03/2026 M/s.ION Healthcare "Related CDTL, Mumbai
Paediatric Oral Pvt. Ltd., Baddi- substances"
Suspension IP Barotiwala Road,
(MYPAR) Baddi, Distt. Solan
(H.P.)- 173 205.
50. Hydroxychloroqui HCQ19K23 11/2023 10/2026 M/s. Bajaj Healthcare "Related CDTL, Mumbai
ne Sulphate Ltd., R.S. No. 1818, substances"
Tableta IP 200 Manjusar - Savli Road,
mg (QUEENJAJ At & Post - Manjusar,
200) Tal. Savli, Dist.
Vadodra - 391775,
Gujarat, India.
51. DOXYCYCLINE HDXA08 06/2023 05/2025 M/s.Hindustan "Uniformity of CDTL, Mumbai
CAPSULES IP Antibiotics Ltd., At 11 weight"
100 mg W.E.A., Faridabad-
121001.
Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs:
The drugs that fail to meet the quality standards or specifications are known as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.
(Further, the term ‘standards of quality’ is defined under the Section 16 (1) (a) of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940, that the ‘standards
of quality’ mean that the drug complies with the standards set out in the Second Schedule of the said Act.)