Drug alert: 48 out of 1166 samples declared as NSQ in August 2023

Download the list of NSQ samples for August 2023, the link is given below

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Last Updated on October 2, 2024 by The Health Master

Drug alert: Download the list of NSQ samples for August 2023, the link is given below: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has declared 48 drug samples out of a total of 1166 drug samples tested as not of standard quality (NSQ), none as misbranded, and none as spurious during the month of August 2023.

NSQ List is given below the article

Out of the 1166 samples tested during the month, 1118 came out with standard quality, 48 were declared not of standard quality (NSQ), none were declared misbranded, and none were declared spurious.

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None of the samples were identified as adulterated; however, none were declared spurious during the month. Every month, the drug regulator comes up with a list of drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics that are declared not of standard quality, spurious, adulterated, or misbranded.

During the month of July 2023, the authorities tested 1306 samples, out of which 1252 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 51, with none being misbranded and 3 being spurious.

During the month of June 2023, the authorities tested 1273 samples, out of which 1225 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 48, with none being misbranded and one being spurious.

During the month of May 2023, the authorities tested 1302 samples, out of which 1274 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 27, with none being misbranded and one being spurious.

During the month of April 2023, the authorities tested 895 samples, out of which 859 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 35, with none being misbranded and one being spurious.

During the month of March 2023, the authorities tested 1497 samples, out of which 1149 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 48, with none being misbranded or spurious.

During the month of February 2023, the authorities tested 1251 samples, out of which 1192 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 59, with none being misbranded or spurious.

During the month of January 2023, the authorities tested 1348 samples, out of which 1281 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 67, with none being misbranded or spurious.

During the month of December 2022, the authorities tested 1375 samples, out of which 1305 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 70, with none being misbranded or spurious.

During the month of November 2022, the authorities tested 1487 samples, out of which 1404 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 83, with none being misbranded or spurious.

During the month of October 2022, the authorities tested 1280 samples, out of which 1230 were of standard quality. The number of samples declared as not of standard quality was 50, with none being misbranded or spurious.

The test samples were drawn by the zonal and sub-zonal offices of CDSCO, and tested in the drug testing laboratories, i.e CDLs, CDTLs, and RDTLs, in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, and Guwahati.


List of Drugs Declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious/Adulterated/Misbranded for the Month of August – 2023.

  S.No  Name of Drugs/medical device/cosmetics  Batch No.Date of Manufa cture  Date of Expiry  Manufactured By  Reason for failure  Drawn By  From
    1MOL-PCB Syrup (Paracetamol, Bromhexine Hydrobromide Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Menthol Syrup) – 60 ml    L22541    03/2023    02/202 5  Aan Pharma Private Limited, 816/1, Pramukh Ind. Estate, Rakanpur 382 721, Ta. Kalol Dist. Gandhinagar (Guj.) India  pH, Assay of Bromhexine Hydrobromide and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride    CDSCO, Ahmedaba d    CDL Kolkata
    2  Nifedipine Sustain Release Tablets I.P. 20 mg    T230307    03/2023  02/202 5Medisky Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 260, GIDC, Talod – 383 215, Sabarkantha, Gujarat    Dissolution  CDSCO, Ahmedaba d  CDL Kolkata
      3    DICLOGLOBE 50 (Diclofenac Sodium Tablets I.P. 50 mg)      GT23026      01/2023    12/202 5    Globela Pharma Pvt. Ltd., 357, 358, G.I.D.C. Sachin, Surat- 394 230, Gujarat, India      Disintegration    CDSCO, Ahmedaba d    CDL Kolkata
      4    Trimax Expectorant (Terbutaline Sulphate with BromhexineHCl& Guaiphenesin),      23009      01/2023      10/202 4    Norris Medicines Limited, Plot No. 901/3-5, G.I.D.C. Estate, Ankleshwar – 393 002 (Gujarat).Assay of Bromhexine Hydrochloride &Menthol.This sample is found to contain 0.118% w/v of Ethylene Glycol and this sample does not give positive test for Diethylene Glycol    CDSCO, Ahmedaba d      CDL Kolkata
    5    Frusemide Injection IP (2ml)    AI22236    08/2022    07/202 4Alves Healthcare Private Limited, NangalUperla, Swarghat Road, Nalagarh, Dist. Solan, Himachal Pradesh – 174101    pH  CDSCO, Ahmedaba d    CDL Kolkata
    6    Refined Glycerin CP Grade    21100637    10/2021    09/202 5    Adani Wilmar, Pitampura, New Delhi – 110 034Assay of Glycerin.Thi sample is found to contain 0.025% w/w of Ethylene Glycol and does not give positive result for Diethylene Glycol    CDSCO, Ahmedaba d    CDL Kolkata
    7    Sterile Noradrenaline Concentrate IP (2mg /1ml)    INABB23 01    04/2023    03/202 5  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., Unit II: Plot No.2, Industrial Area, Lodhimajra, Baddi, H.P. 173205, India    Description & Particulate Matter  CDSCO, Ahmedaba d    CDL Kolkata
    8    CyproheptadineHCl with Tricholine Citrate Syrup (Sylpro Plus Syrup)    33002    05/2023    04/202 5  Norris Medicines Limited, Plot No. 801/P, 901/4-5, G.I.D.C. Estate, Ankleshwar – 393 002 (Gujarat).Assay of TricholineCitrate.This sample is found to contain Diethylene Glycol 0.243%w/v and Ethylene Glycol 0.171%w/v    CDSCO, Ahmedaba d    CDL Kolkata
    9  Sibolone (Tibolone Tablets IP)  PLSB230 1    02/2023  09/202 5Phaarmasia Ltd., Unit – II, Plot No. 145, Phase V, IDA, Jeedimetla (V), Qutubullapur (M), MedchalMalkajgiri (Dist.) 500 055    Dissolution  CDSCO, Hyderabad  CDL Kolkata
      10    Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate for Injection USP 40mg      22MS03      11/2022    10/202 4  SAI Parenterals Limited, D1 & D4, Survey No.280, Phase- V, IDA, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad- 500055, Telangana, India.  Uniformity of Dosage Units, Loss on Drying & Assay of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate    CDSCO, Hyderabad    CDL Kolkata
    11    Misoprostol Tablets I.P. 200 mcg    22S1GTA 026    01/2022    12/202 3  Synokem Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No.35-36, Sector- 6A, I.I.E (SIDCUL), Ranipur (BHEL), Haridwar- 249403, Uttarakhand.    Assay    CDSCO Bangalore    CDL Kolkata
    12  Cefotaxime for Injection IP 500 mg    CD22002    03/2022  02/202 4Maan Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot-1, G.I.D.C., Phase II, Modhera Road, Mehsana – 384 002, Gujarat, India  Particulate Matter & Clarity of Solution  CDSCO Bangalore  CDL Kolkata
    13  Bacillus Clausii Spores Suspension (EbaniproSuspension)    AFL2258 8    08/2022    07/202 4  Aarmed Formulation Pvt. Ltd., Survey No. 431/2, Plot No.1, Steel Town, Moraiya, Tal. Sanand, Distt. Ahmedabad (Gujarat)  Purity & Specified Pathogen (Pseudomonas aeruginosa)  Drug Control Departmen t   Jammu & Kashmir    CDL Kolkata
    14(Absorbable Surgical Suture U.S.P (synthetic) 70 cm), (Monofilament Poliglecaprone 25) (STERGIC)    TV22212 7    09/2022    08/202 5  Sugii Surgical India Pvt. Ltd., No.3, Old No. 49/51, 8th Main, Peenya 2nd Stage, Bengaluru – 560058    Diameter    CDSCO Bangalore    CDL Kolkata
    15    Erythromycin Stearate Tablets IP 250 mg      AT23118      04/2023    03/202 5  Alves Healthcare Private Limited, Village: NangalUperla, Swarghat Road, Tehsil, Nalagarh, Distt. Solan – 174101 (H.P.), India      Dissolution  CDSCO, South Zone Chennai    CDL Kolkata
    16  Selamer-400 Tablets (Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets 400 mg)    MT22612 4B    12/2022    11/202 4  Mascot Health Series Pvt. Ltd, Plot No.79, 80, Sec-6A, IIE, Sidcul, Haridwar – 249 403, Uttarakhand, India.    Description  CDSCO, South Zone Chennai    CDL Kolkata
    17    Telmisartan and Chlorthalidone Tablets    PF8C006    09/2022    08/202 4  Pure & Cure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 26A, 27-30, Sector-8A, I.I.E., SIDCUL, Ranipur Haridwar – 249 403, Uttarakhand    Dissolution of Chlorthalidone  CDSCO East Zone Kolkata    CDL Kolkata
  18  AMTAS PRP (Amlodipine and Perindopril Tablets)  K2200008 2  01/2022  12/202 4  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bhageykhola, Rangpo, East Sikkim -737132, India.  Assay of Perindopril Erbumine  CDSCO East Zone Kolkata  CDL Kolkata
  19  Esylate (Etamsylate Injection 250 mg)  I-2359  12/2021  11/202 3Jackson Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Majitha Road, Amritsar 143001 (India).Description, Particulate Matter & Extractable VolumeCDSCO East Zone Kolkata  CDL Kolkata
    20  Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets IP (Montzer-C)  MTZ2200 3    12/2022  11/202 4  Tirupati Medicare Limited, Nahan Road, Paonta Sahib, Distt. Sirmour (H.P.) 173 205.  Dissolution of Montelukast  CDSCO East Zone Kolkata  CDL Kolkata
    21    Nicomode-2 (Nicoumalone Tablets IP 2 mg)    T222932    02/2023    01/202 5  United Bioceuticals Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 33C, Industrial Park IV, Begumpur, Haridwar – 249402, Uttarakhand    Related Substances  CDSCO East Zone Kolkata    CDL Kolkata
    22  Erythromycin Stearate Tablets (Enthrocin-500)  ATG3A04 8    01/2023  12/202 4Anrose Pharma, 147, Mauza Sansiwala, P.O. Barotiwala, Tehsil Kasauli, Distt. Solan (H.P.).    Dissolution  CDSCO East Zone Kolkata  CDL Kolkata
    23  Cefoperazone & Sulbactam for injection    S3A099    01/2023  12/202 4  Arion Healthcare, GMP Certified Company Vill. Kishanpura, Baddi, Distt. Solan 174 101 (H.P).    Assay of Sulbactam  CDSCO Hyderabad  CDL Kolkata
      24    Doxycycline and Lactic Acid Bacillus Capsules(DOXORIA-L)      SOC- 2062A      11/2022      10/202 4  Symbiosis Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., At C/o Ovation Remedies, Behind IITT Engg. College, Trilokpur Road, Kala Amb- 173030 (Sirmour), HP    Assay /Content of Gram positive rod shaped spore forming bacteria    CDSCO East Zone Kolkata      CDL Kolkata
    25  Amoxycillin Capsules IP 500 MG (AMOXYCILLIN 500)    C-5076  Oct- 2022  Sep- 2024  Jackson Laboratories Pvt.Ltd., 22-24, Majitha Road, Bye Pass, Amritsar-143 001  TEST FOR DISSOLUTION  CDSCO Subzone Bangalore  CDTL Chennai
      26    Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Tablets IP 500 mg      0700323    Feb- 2023    Jan- 2025  Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited, Plot No.14, II Phase, Peenya, Bangalore-560058.    TEST FOR DISSOLUTION  CDSCO South Zone Chennai    CDTL Chennai
      27  Ofloxacin & Metronidazole Benzoate Suspension (VIVFLOX-MZ Suspension) (For Paediatric USE ONLY)      PFS-1204    Nov- 2022    Oct- 2024  Proceed Formulations, 17, Ind. Area, Morthikri, Ramgarh-Derabassi Road,, Derabassi – 140 201.  ASSAY OF METRONIDAZOLE BENZOATE AND OFLOXACIN  CDSCO South Zone Chennai    CDTL Chennai
    28    Metronidazole & Ofloxacin Suspension (nor-metrogyl o Suspension)    XSWN22 006    April- 2022    Mar- 2024Hema Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Plot No.29, Pharma City, Selaqui Industrial Area, Dehradun – 248 011 (State Uttarakhand)  ASSAY OF METRONIDAZOLE BENZOATE AND OFLOXACIN  CDSCO South Zone Chennai    CDTL Chennai
  29  Ibuprofen and Paracetamol Dispersible Tablets (Ibucon Plus Kid)  C211143 003  March- 2023  Feb- 2026Concept Pharmaceuticals Ltd., A-28/3, MIDC, Chikalthana, Aurangabad – 431 006  Diameter & Uniformity of Dispersion  CDSCO West Zone Mumbai  CDTL Mumbai
    30  Calamine, Zinc Oxide, Aloe vera & Light Liquid Paraffin (Calmin Lotion)    C-012  Apr- 2022  March- 2025Gladios Products Pvt Ltd., 31, Virat Industiral Estate, Dhanot, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382721    Specific gravityCDSCO Zonal Office Ahmedaba d  CDTL Mumbai
      31      Lorazepam Tablets I.P. 2 mg      LZMT100 6      Feb- 2023      Jan- 2025    Unicure India Ltd., C-21, 22 & 23, Sector-3, Noida- 201301, Distt. : Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.)      Dissolution and Assay    CDSCO West Zone Mumbai      CDTL Mumbai
    32    Calcium and Vitamin D3 Tablets I.P.    KTB2176 AL    Nov – 2022    Apr- 2024Karnataka Antibiotics & Pharmaceuticals Limited., Plot No.37, Site No.34/4, NTTF Main Road, 2nd Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengluru- 560058. At: Plot No. 5-9, Survey No.38/2, Aliyali Palghar (W), Dist. Palghar- 401404 (M.S).    Uniformity of content for Vitamin D3    CDSCO West Zone Mumbai    CDTL Mumbai
    33  Levocetirizine and Amrboxol Syrup (C & C Syrup)    BL23015  Feb- 2023  Jan- 2025Baxil Pharma Pvt. Ltd., 10km, Nainital Highway, Shyampur, Haridwar 249408, Uttarakhand.  Assay of Ambroxol Hydrochloride  CDSCO Ghaziabad  RDTL Chandigarh
  34  Povidone-Iodine Ointment USP 5% w/w  P1040  Aug- 2022  Jul- 2025Babu Ram Om Prakash (BROP), Trilokpur Road, Ogli Village, Kala Amb,Assay of Povidon Iodine calculated asAvailable Iodine  CDSCO Ghaziabad  RDTL Chandigarh
  35  Cefpodoxime Proxetil for Oral Suspension IP  UCST- 2310  Mar- 2023  Feb- 2025Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd., Manpura, Nalagarh, Distt.Solan-174101 (H.P.)  pHCDSCO Sub-Zone Jammu  RDTL Chandigarh
    36  Diclofenac Prolonged- Release Tablets IP 100 mg  CHT- 3037  Jan- 2023  Dec- 2024Cotec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., NH.No. 74, Roorkee- Dehradun Highway, Kishanpur, Roorkee-247667 (Uttarakhand)    Dissolution  CDSCO Ghaziabad  RDTL Chandigarh
        37      Aspirin Gastro-resistant and Atorvastatin Capsules IP (75mg/10mg)      54CAT09 6      Sep- 2022      Aug- 2024    Swiss Garnier Life sciences, 21-23, Industrial Area, Mehatpur, Dist. Una, Himachal Pradesh- 174315.INDIA    Dissolution (buffer stage) of Aspirin and The Assay of Atrovastatin Calcium calculated as Atorvastatin  CDSCO Ghaziabad      RDTL Chandigarh
    38  Mupirocin Ointment IP (MUPIJAI OINTMENT)    008  Sep- 2022  Aug- 2024  Baxil Pharma Pvt. Ltd., 10km, Nainital Highway, Shyampur, Haridwar 249408,    Assay of MupirocinDrug Control Departmen t Ghaziabad  RDTL Chandigarh
      39    The auto disable syringe (KOJAK SELINGE)    312053KJ M1    Mar- 2023    Feb- 2028  HINDUSTAN SYRINGES & MEDICAL DEVICES LTD., 174, 178/25, BALLABGARH, FARIDABAD, INDIA-121004  Design (Piston/Plunger Assembly) Fit of piston in barrel    CDSCO Sub Zone Baddi    RDTL Chandigarh
    40  Rabeprazole Gastro- resistant Tablets IP (RABALKEM-20)  RBL2202 0RH  Oct- 2022  Sep- 2024Ravian Life Science Pvt. Ltd., Plot No.34, Sector-8A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar-249 403, Uttarakhand INDIA.    DissolutionDrug Control Departmen t Assam  RDTL, Guwahati
    41  Paracetamol 120 mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/ 5ml syrup (COLD OUT)  SF001A0 1  Jan- 2022  Dec- 2024  Fourrts (India) Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Vandalur Road, Kelambakkam-603 103. Tamil Nadu, INDIA.  Content of Ethylene Glycol 1.9%w/v & Diethylene Glycol 0.14%w/v  CDSCO, South zone, Chennai  RDTL Guwahati
    42Paracetamol 120 mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/ 5 ml syrup (COLD OUT)  SF001B0 1  Feb- 2022  Jan- 2025Fourrts (India) Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Vandalur Road, Kelambakkam-603 103. Tamil Nadu, INDIA.  Content of Ethylene Glycol 1.22%w/vCDSCO, South zone, Chennai  RDTL Guwahati
    43  Paracetamol 120 mg + Chlorpheniramine Maleate 2 mg/ 5 ml syrup (COLD OUT)    SF001A0 2    Jan- 2022    Dec- 2024  Fourrts (India) Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Vandalur Road, Kelambakkam-603 103. Tamil Nadu, INDIA.  Content of Ethylene Glycol 2.23%w/v& Diethylene Glycol 0.17%w/vDrugs Inspector, CDSCO, South zone, Chennai    RDTL Guwahati
    44  CALCIUM ACETATE TABLETS USP 667 mg., (Lanum)    D222313    Jul-2022  Jun- 2025STANDFORD LABORATORIES PRIVATE LIMITED, 8, Industrial Area, Mehatpur, Dist. Una, H.P. – 174315    AssayDrugs Inspector, Guwahati, Assam  RDTL Guwahati
  45  GENTAMYCIN INJECTION I.P. (GENTAVIK 2ml.)  TGL0223 0318  Feb- 2023  Jan- 2025T & G MEDICARE, Village- Kunjahal, P.O. Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.)Sterillity and Bacterial Endotoxins Testlnspector of Drugs, Arunachal Pradesh  RDTL Guwahati
    46  Pantoprazole Gastro Resistant Tablets I.P. (PAVE -40)  BBT2217 94  May – 2022  Apr- 2024Biomax Biotechnics (P) Ltd., 261, HSIIDC, Industrial Estate, Alipur, Barwala- 134118 (Haryana)    DissolutionDrugs Inspector, RAnchii,Jh arkhand  RDTL Guwahati
  47Metformin Hydrochloride Prolonged Release and Glimepiride Tablets IP (GLIMESTAR® M2 FORTE)  P9IAV007  Nov- 2022  Oct 2024  MANKIND PHARMA LTD. Doring Block, Bermiok Elaka, Dist. Namchi, Sikkim 737126  Disintegration and Dissoluton  Drugs Inspector, Mizoram  RDTL Guwahati
    48    COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INJECTION I.P.    03BF173 7    Aug- 2022    Jul- 2025PASCHIM BANGA PHARMACEUTICAL, NH-31 TIN MILE HAT, SONAPUR HAT, P.S.-CHOPRA, DIST: UTTAR DINAJPUR, PIN- 733214 (W.B.)    Bacterial Endoxtoxins Test  Drugs Inspector, AJZAWL, Mizoram    RDTL Guwahati

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