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State Drug Alert: 93 Drug samples including Glenmark's TELMA AM, Alkem Health Science's Ondem-4 fail To Qualify CDSCO Test

New Delhi: In line with the 'Not of Standard Quality' data provided by states, the apex drug regulatory body, the Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), in its latest drug safety alert, has flagged 93 medicine batches for failing to qualify for a random sample test for January 2025.
The list of drugs declared not of standard quality includes Aceclofenac and Drotaverine Hydrochloride Tablets (100 mg/80 mg) manufactured by Regent Ajanta Biotech, Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) manufactured by Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, Paracetamol, Cetirizine Hydrochloride & Phenylephrine Hydrochloride Tablets (WINCOLDZ) manufactured by Wings Biotech, BETAHISTINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE tablets IP (Betahox8) manufactured by Jackson Laboratories and others.
In addition, popular medicines such as TELMA AM manufactured by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Ondem-4 [Ondansetron Tablets IP] manufactured by Alkem Health Science are on the list of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs.
The alert stated that, as part of the continuous regulatory surveillance, drug samples are picked from sales/distribution points, analyzed, and lists of Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) drugs are displayed on the CDSCO portal on a monthly basis.
"The purpose of displaying the NSQ list is to make stakeholders aware about the NSQ batches identified in the market." the alert added.
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 and 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.
Furthermore, the alert mentioned that NSQ data was received as per format and in an Excel sheet from the state drug licensing authorities of Jammu and Kashmir, Chennai, West Bengal, Puducherry, Telangana, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), and Bangalore. Further NSQ data was received from Tripura, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh as NIL. However, data was not received as per format in Excel Sheet from Jharkhand (PDF Format), Delhi (PDF Format), Goa (PDF Format), and Maharashtra (PDF Format) for the Month of January 2025 as per DCG (I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.
In addition, the alert noted that State Drugs Licensing Authorities of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andaman & Nicobar, Dadar and Nagar Haveli; Daman and Diu; and Lakshadweep have not submitted any data in respect of the Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert for the Month of January, 2025 as per DCG (I) Circular dated 09.02.2024.
NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY ALERT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY– 2025
B. State Laboratories | |||||||
S.No | Product/Dr ug Name | Batch No. | Manufa cturing Date | Expiry Date | Manufactured By | NSQ Result | Reported by State Laboratory |
1. | PC-WIN- 650 | VGT2316 99C | 09/23 | 08/25 | Mfg By: Vrindavan Global Plot No. 23-B & C , Ind. Area Lodhimajra Baddi Distt. Solan (HP) 173205 Mrk. By: In Med Therepeutics Plot No. 286, Basement Part-I, Industrial Area , Phase I , Panchkula -134113 | The sample does not conform to IP 2022 with respect to the test for Dissolution | Drug Testing Laboratory Srinagar (J&K) - Report attached as Annexure A |
2. | Aceclofenac & Drotaverine Hydrochlori de Tablets (100 mg/ 80 mg) | PRT2401 -01 | 01/2024 | 45992 | M/s. Regent Ajanta Biotech, 86-87, Village Makhiyali Dundi, Peerpura Road, Roorkee- 247667 (U.K) | Description | Karnataka |
3. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF231 9 | Dec/202 3 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Bacterial Endotoxins Test | Karnataka |
4. | Compound Sodium Lactate | 03BF224 1 | 45200 | 09/2026 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | ||||||
5. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF226 0 | Oct/202 3 | 46266 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
6. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF231 8 | 45261 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Bacterial Endotoxins Test” and “Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
7. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF225 6 | 45200 | 46266 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
8. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF238 9 | 45323 | 46388 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
9. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BP005 7 | Sep/202 3 | 46235 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
10. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P | 03BF232 8 | 45261 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur | Bacterial Endotoxin Test” and “Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
(Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | ||||||
11. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BP006 0 | 09/2023 | 46235 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
12. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF232 9 | 45261 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Bacterial Endotoxin Test” and “Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
13. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF221 0 | Sep/202 3 | 46235 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
14. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BP012 0 | Jan/202 4 | 46357 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility | Karnataka |
15. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF234 2 | 45261 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Sterility Test” | Karnataka |
16. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF225 4 | 45200 | 46266 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Sterility Test | Karnataka |
17. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BF236 9 | Dec/202 3 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Bacterial Endotoxin Test | Karnataka |
18. | Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P (Ringer’s Lactate I.P) | 03BP011 5 | 45261 | 46327 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals, (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH- 31, TIN MILE HAT, Sonapur HAT, PS. Chopra Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B) | Test for Sterility and Bacterial Endotoxins Test | Karnataka |
19. | Aceclofenac , Paracetamo l and Chlorzoxazo ne Tablets (Megaceclo MR) | AMT2407 160 | 45474 | 46174 | M/s. Marine Medicare Pvt. Ltd., Vill. Kulhariwala & P.O. Mandhala, Tehsil-baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P) 174 103 | On the received sample presence of spots observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discoloration- NSQ | puducherry |
20. | Paracetamo l, Cetirizine Hydrochlori de & Phenylephri ne Hydrochlori de Tablets (WINCOLD Z) | WNZT- 3240 | 45231 | 46296 | M/s Wings Biotech LLP., 43 & 44, HPSIDC, Industrial Area, Baddi-173 205 (H.P) | On the received sample presence of spots were observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of | puducherry |
Spot/discoloration - NSQ | |||||||
21. | Cefpodoxim e Proxetil Tablets IP 200 MG (RIZDOX- 200) | VCT/129 | 45139 | 45839 | M/s Vats Biotech Pvt Ltd,(An ISO 9001:2015 GMP,GLP Certified co) Vill.Kailar, P.O. Saproon, Teh & Distt Solan- 173 211 (H.P) | On the received sample Discoloration,rough surface and picking defects were observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discoloration (iv)Picking and (vii)Rough surface. - NSQ | puducherry |
22. | Calcium Carbonate & Vitamin D3 Tablets (VICTOCAL – D3) | MDP - 746 | 45536 | 46235 | M/s. MEDINOK HEALTHCARE PVT LTD., R.S.No. 2/1, Plot No. 87,88,89, Vazhudhavur Main Road, Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009. | The sample received is labelled as CALCIUM CARBONATE & VITAMIN D3 TABLETS, however CALCIUM CARBONATE & VITAMIN D3 TABLETS is an official IP monograph (2022) hence should be labelled as CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D3 TABLETS IP. - Label issue | puducherry |
23. | Pregabalin (SR) & | MP - 240724 | 45566 | 46266 | M/s. Medistark Biotech Pvt. Ltd., R.S. | The label of the container in the drug is | puducherry |
Methylcobal amin Tablet (Mecoben – PG) | No. 68/4, 68/10, Sri Srinivasapuram, Agasampattu, Vanur Tk, Tamilnadu – 605 111. | mentioned as 'Approved colour used' but the common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127 (2) of the drug rule was not mentioned. - Misbranded | |||||
24. | Thiamine Hydrochlori de Tablets IP 100mg (KTHAMINE -100) | ZRST- 1361 | 45505 | 46023 | M/s. ZRS PHARMACEUTICALS INDIA PVT LTD., Khasra No 48, 490/3,562/489/1, Opposite Sector-6, Tehsil Kasauli, Parwanoo, Solan, HP-173220 | (i) On the received sample, Presence of Spot defect was observed which should not be present as per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discoloration. (ii)The label of the container in the drug is mentioned as 'Approved colour used' but the common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127 (2) of the drug rule was not mentioned. (iii) The label claim of the drug states 'Thiamin hydrochloride IP 100mg' instead of ' | puducherry |
Thiamine Hydrochoride IP 100mg' but the proper name of the drug should be written as prescribed under 96(1),(i)(A) of The Drugs and Cosmetics Act. (iv) The label claim of the received sample states Thiamin Hydrochloride IP 100mg whereas in the IP monograph, The usual strength of the thiamine tablet is stated as 5mg, 10mg, 50mg. Hence,the Strength of the sample received does not match the usual strength as mentioned in the IP monograph. - NSQ | |||||||
25. | Paracetamo l, Phenylephri ne HCl, Caffeine & Diphenhydr amine HCl Tablets (CINKOLD) | SG034B0 3 | 44958 | 45658 | M/s. Sharun Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd.,R.S. NO: 195/9 & 197/4, Pangoor, Ariyur Revenue Village, Villianur, Puducherry-605102 | NOTE:(i) On the received sample, Presence of Spot defect was observed which should not be present as per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of | puducherry |
Spot/discoloration. (ii)The label of the container in the drug is mentioned as 'Approved colour used' but the common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127 (2) of the drug rule was not mentioned. vel - NSQ | |||||||
26. | BETAHISTI NE DIHYDROC HLORIDE TABLETS IP (Betahox- 8) | T-18946 | 44958 | 45658 | M/s Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd., Plot No . 56 & 61, Industrial Area, Phase- III, Sansarpur Terrace, Distt. Kangra (H.P)-176501 | On the received sample presence of spots were observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discolouration. - NSQ | puducherry |
27. | Aceclofenac and Thiocolchico side Tablets (Speronac - MR) | P240502 | 45413 | 46113 | M/s.– Prosilio Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd., R.S.No. 35/6, Uruvaiyar Main Road, Uruvaiyar, Villianur Commune, Puducherry – 605 110. | On the received sample presence of spots were observed which should not be present As per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of | puducherry |
Spot/discoloration. - NSQ | |||||||
28. | Clopidogrel Tablet I.P 75 mg (Maxgrel - 75) | MDP - 309 | 45444 | 46143 | M/s. Medinok Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., (A GMP & ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company) R.S.No. 2/1, Plot No. 87,88,89, Vazhudhavur Main Road, Kurumbapet, Puducherry – 605 009 | (i) On the received sample, Presence of Spot and discoloration defects were observed which should not be present as per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discoloration. (ii)The label of the container in the drug is mentioned as 'Approved colour used' but the common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127 (2) of the drug rule was not mentioned. (iii) On the received sample, The name of the manufacturer and the address of the premises of the manufacturer appears in an inconspicuous manner on the label whereas they should appear in a conspicuous manner | puducherry |
as prescribed under 96 (1) (iv) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. (iv) On the received sample,the label details of the primary packing does not match with that of the secondary packing (Excipients …q.s is not mentioned in primary packing)- NSQ | |||||||
29. | Mecobalami n Sublingual Tablets 1500 mcg (Re- Xite BTX) | D240601 9 | 45444 | 46143 | M/s LINUX LIFE SCIENCES PVT LTD., R.S. No.241/1 & 241/5, Kalitheerthalkuppam, Madagadipet Post, Mannadipet commune,Puducherry- 605 107, India. | On the received sample, Presence of Spot defect was observed which should not be present as per DCC Guidelines on Not Of Standard Quality (NSQ) Drugs Approved in 1993 (Annexure A) Tablets vide serial No.(i) Presence of Spot/discoloration.- NSQ | puducherry |
30. | Amoxycillin Trihydrate Capsules (RIMOXIN) | RIX-040 | 45292 | 45992 | M/s RIPPON LABORATORIES No.44,45, Pazaniyappa Nagar, Othiyampet, Villianur, Puducherry-605 110 | The sample received is labelled as AMOXYCILLIN TRIHYDRATE CAPSULES , however AMOXYCILLIN TRIHYDRATE CAPSULES is an official IP monograph (2022) hence should be labelled as AMOXYCILLIN | puducherry |
TRIHYDRATE CAPSULES IP.- Label issue | |||||||
31. | Metoprolol Succinate Extended Release & Telmisartan Tablets (Leaftel Beta – 25) | MP - 231584 | 45352 | 46054 | M/s. Medistark Biotech Pvt. Ltd., R.S.No. 68/4, 68/10, Sri Srinivasapuram, Agasampattu, Vanur (TK), Tamilnadu – 605 111 | The label of the container in the drug is mentioned as 'Approved colour used' but the common name of the permitted colour used in the formulation as prescribed under rule 127 (2) of the drug rule was not mentioned. - Misbranded | puducherry |
32. | Lucos-LM kid suspension | AMS2341 6 | 12/2023 | 11/2025 | Alop Med-Sciences Pvt Ltd, Shamti, Solan-173212.H.P | Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Levocetirizine Hydrochloride and Montelukast in Montelukast Sodium. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
33. | Spironolacto ne Tablets IP | T- 2403993 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | Oscar Remedies Pvt. Ltd, Oscar House, Badi Majra, Yamuna Nagar(HR) - 135001 | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Spironolactone Tablets with respect to Dissolution | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
34. | Nozal Cream | 3447 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | Olcare Laboratories, 505/A, G.I,D.C, Estate, Wadhwancity- 363035. Dist. Surendranagar- (GUJ) | Sample does not conform to BP Specification for Ketoconazole Cream with respect to the content of Ketoconazole. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
35. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | 24BUE74 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | SVP Life Sciences, C/10-1, Sara Industrial Estate, Selequi, Dehradun | Sample does not conform to the requirement for PH. | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
36. | Sucralfate and Oxetacain Suspension | SEL2401 | 01/2024 | 12/2025 | CU-V-Kar Genetic Medicines Pvt Ltd, 14, Pharmacity, Selaqui, Distt. Dehradun, Uttarakhand-248011. | Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to content of Oxetacaine. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
37. | Aspirin Tablets | TAS2301 0AL | 10/2023 | 09/2025 | Hindustan Laboratories Limited, Plot No, 5-9, Survey NO.38/2, Aliyali, Palghar (W), Dist. Palghar 4041404(MS) | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Aspirin Tablets with respect to the content of Aspirin. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
38. | Nozal | 4246 | 10/2024 | 09/2026 | Olcare Laboratories, 505/A, G.I,D.C, Estate, Wadhwancity- 363035. Dist. Surendranagar- (GUJ) | Sample does not conform to BP Specification for Ketoconazole cream with respect to the content of Ketoconazole | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
39. | Amoxycillin Dispersible Tablets IP 125 mg | PGA24- 001 | 01/2024 | 12/2025 | Pondchy Pharmaceuticals, R.S.No.218/4, 218/5, Odiaampet, Manaveli Road, Villianur Commune, Puducherry, 605110. | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dispersible Tablets with respect to uniformity of Dispersion and Disintegration | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
40. | Povinanz Gargle | ES40030 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | Nanz med Science Pharma Pvt Ltd, Rampur Ghat, Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (H.P) India - 173 025 | sample does not conform to label with respect to the content of available iodine in povidone-iodine | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
41. | Amoxycillin Dispersible Tablets IP 125 mg | PGA24- 006 | 08/2024 | 07/2026 | Pondchy Pharmaceuticals, R.S.No.218/4, 218/5, Odiaampet, Manaveli Road, | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Dispersible Tablets | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
Villianur Commune, Puducherry, 605110. | with respect to uniformity of Dispersion and Disintegration | ||||||
42. | Ttocin Ointment, Mupirocin with Tea Tree Oil Ointment | MVO-070 | 10/2024 | 09/2026 | Bonn Schetering Bio Sciences, Plot No.64 & 65, 1st Floor, Electronic park, Thirubuvanai, Mannadipet Commune, Puducherry, 605107. | Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of mupirocin. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
43. | Flumethrin 1% Porur- On Solution | EE- 240906 | 09/2024 | 08/2026 | Ethicare Laboratories, 15, Industrial Estate, Digiana, Jammu-180010 | Sample does not conform to Lablel Claim with respect to the content of Flumethrin. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
44. | Sucnol-O Suspension | SCI-2305 | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | Apple Formulations Pvt Ltd, Plot No.208, Kidhsnpur, Roorkee-247667(U.K) | Sample does not conform to Label Claim with respect to the content of Oxetacaine | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
45. | Betamethas one Valerate Ointment IP 0.1% w/w | B76 | 08/2024 | 07/2026 | Syndicate Pharma, 185/B, 185/B-1, 187/A & 188, sector - F, Sanwer Road, Indore- 452015. | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Betamethasone Valerate Ointment with respect to the content of Betamethasone in Betamethasone Valerate. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
46. | Co- Trimoxazole Tablets IP 480mg | MT402 | 01/2024 | 12/2026 | Maxwell Lifescience Pvt Ltd, T- 53 & T-81, M.I.D.C, Tarapur, Boisar, Dist, Palghar, 401506. | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Co- Trimoxazole Tablets with respect to Dissolution for Trimethoprim and Sulphamethoxazole | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
47. | N-Clin Gel | M030 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | Elegant Cosmed Pvt Ltd, Plot No.32&33, G.I.D.C, Rajkot, Gujarat, Kuvadva - 360023 | Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content Clindamycin in Clindamycin Phosphate | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
48. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | 24BUF83 | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | SVP Life science, C/10-1, Sara industrial Estate, Selequri, Dehradun | sample does not Conform to the requirement for PH | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
49. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | HLI620F | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | Himalaya Meditek Private Ltd, Plot.No 35&36 Pharmacity, Selaquri Industrial Ara, Dehradun - 248 197 | sample does not Conform to the requirement for PH | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
50. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | HLI615F | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | Himalaya Meditek Private Ltd, Plot.No 35&36 Pharmacity, Selaquri Industrial Ara, Dehradun - 248 197 | sample does not Conform to the requirement for PH | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
51. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | HLI623F | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | Himalaya Meditek Private Ltd, Plot.No 35&36 Pharmacity, Selaquri Industrial Ara, Dehradun - 248 197 | sample does not Conform to the requirement for PH | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
52. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | 23BUH50 | 08/2023 | 07/2025 | SVP Life science, C/10-1, Sara industrial Estate, Selequri, Dehradun | sample does not Conform to the requirement for PH | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
53. | Gentamicin Injection IP- 2ml | HLI628F | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | Himalaya Meditek Private Ltd, Plot.No 35&36 Pharmacity, Selaquri Industrial Ara, Dehradun - 248 197 | sample does not Conform to the requirement for PH | King Institute of Preventive Medicine & Research, Guindy, Chennai-32 |
54. | Ketoya Soap | MO26 | 08/2024 | 07/2026 | Elegant Cosmed Pvt Ltd, Plot No.32&33, G.I.D.C, Rajkot, Kuvadva - 360023,Gujarat, | sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Ketoconazole | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
55. | Betamethas one Valerate | BO6 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | Syndicate Pharma, 185/B, 185/B-1, 187/A & 188, sector - | Sample does not conform to IP specification for | Drugs Testing Laboratory, chennai - 6 |
Oilment IP 0.1% w/w | F, Sanwer Road, Indore- 452015. | Betamethasone Valerate Ointment with respect to the content of Betamethasone in Betamethasone Valerate. | |||||
56. | Mupirocin Ointment IP | SO-033 | 03/2024 | 02/2026 | SB Lifesciences pvt ltd, At.Plot No.45, EPIP, Phase-I, Jharmajri Baddi, Dist Solan (HP)-173205 | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Mupirocin Ointment with respect to the content of Mupirocin | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
57. | Mupirocin Ointment IP | ME-41 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | Maxwell pharma, Plot No.6&7, Sector-5, Parwanoo, Solan, H.P PIN-173220, India | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Mupirocin Ointment with respect to identification and content of mupirocin | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
58. | Lukus | G198 | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | INDKUS Biotech India, Vill manuja rampur jattan, Moginand, Kala amb, Sist.sirmour (HP) - 173001 | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Luliconazole Cream with respect to the content of Luliconazole | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
59. | Coscopin Cold Plus | CSP2300 1 | 06/2023 | 05/2025 | Windlas Biotech Limited (Plant- 2) Khasra No.141 to 143 & 145, Mohabewala, Indl. Area, Dehradun-248110. Uttarakhand. | Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to the content of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
60. | Mobicool TM-S Suspenion | RL- 231203 | 02/2024 | 01/2026 | Rednex pharmaceuticals,LS No-142, NR, HBS, Chancharvadi Vasna, Ta: sanand Di: Ahmedabad | Sample does not conform to Label claim with respect to content Oxetacaine | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
61. | Mupirocin Ointment IP 2% w/w | NO33015 6 | 11/2023 | 10/2025 | Nanz med Science Pharma Pvt Ltd, Rampur Ghat, Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour (H.P) India - 173 025 | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Mupirocin Ointment with respect to the content of mupirocin | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
62. | Luliconazole Cream IP 1% w/w | 2946 | 05/2024 | 04/2026 | Regent Ajanta Biotech, 86-87, Village Makhiyali Dundi, Peerpura Road, Roorkee - 247667 (UK) | sample does not Conform to IP Specification for Luliconazole Cream with respect to the PH of 10% w/v solution. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
63. | Cefixime & Lactic Acid Bacillus Dispersible Tablets | MLS- 24506 | 07/2024 | 06/2026 | Maskon Life sciences pvt ltd, Kh.No.69/70, Khatakheri, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee 247667 (UK) India | Sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of Anhydrous Cefixime in Cefixime Trihydrate | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
64. | VIP Hair Colour Shampoo | B107C | 06/2024 | 05/2026 | VIMAC, #18/C. Noombal Village, SF.No.125/1A, 1B, Ambattur, Taluk, Tiruvallur District, Chennai-600077. | Sample does not conform to BIS specification for oxidation hair dye with respect to the content of phenyl methyl pyrazolone and Resorcinol | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
65. | B&B Beaute Blanc Hair Colour Conditioner Natural Black | 2201202 4 | 22.01.2 024 | 21.01.2 027 | Gabt Co Ltd, Guanzhou, China. | The sample is found to contain m- phenylenediamine which must not form part of the conposition of cosmetics products as per BIS specification 4707 (Part 2): 2017, under Annex A (clauses 1,2 and 3.1), serial No.1198. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
66. | Nyomi Fruit Vinegar Black Hair Gel Colour | 2024071 2 | 12.07.2 024 | 11.07.2 027 | Guangzhou Aocai Bio- Technology Co. Ltd, Address. Building D.No.10, Shi Longgang Industry, Chang Yaoling Village, Zhong Luotan Town, Guangzhou, China. | Sample does not conform to BIS Specification for Oxidation Hair dye with respect to the content of Phenyl Methyl Pyrazole. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
67. | Xputum-LS Syrup | 24-XLS- 010 | 02/2024 | 07/2025 | Stedman Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd, C-4, SIDCO Pharmaceuticals Complex, Alathur, Thiruporur-603 110, Tamilnadu. | Sample does not conform to Label Claim With respect to content of Levosalbutamol in Levosalbutamol Sulphate. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai -19. |
68. | Podine-M | PM 04 | 04/2024 | 03/2026 | Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Private Limited, No.2/140, Indira Nagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai - 600087 | sample does not conform to label claim with respect to the content of available iodine in povidone iodine | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
69. | Mupirocin Ointment IP | DC2437 | 03/2024 | 08/2025 | Arius Formulation Private Limited, R.S.No.141/1, Groud floor, Navarkulam Main Road, Pattanur, Tamilnadu - 605101 | Sample does not conform to IP Specification for Mupirocin Ointment with respect to the content of Mupirocin | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Madurai-19 |
70. | Cumox 500 | FDCX- 076 | 10/2024 | 09/2026 | Firstmed Therapeuticals pvt ltd, R.S.No.31/1, Pondy- Tindivanam Main Road, Auroville (PO), Thiruchitrambalam, Tamilnadu - 605 101 | Sample does not conform to IP specification for Amoxycillin capsules with respect to Uniformity of Weight and to the content of Amoxycillin in Amoxycillin Trihydrate. | Drugs Testing Laboratory, Chennai - 6 |
71. | Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400mg | RNFT- 017 | 10/2024 . | 09/2026 . | Mfg By: Revat Laboratories Pvt.Ltd., 12-321, Opp. I.D.A, Kurnool Road, Pernamitta, | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Dissolution test does | State Lab, Drugs Control |
Ongole - 523 002 Andhra Pradesh. | not complies for Norfloxacin Tablets IP at S2 Level as per IP 2022. | Laboratory, Telangana. | |||||
72. | Cefpodoxim e & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets | BPT- 3003 | 02/2024 . | 01/2026 . | Mfg By: Geenac Pharma Plot No: 582, Raipur, Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, Uttarakhand-247667. Uttarakhand. . Mrkt: Wellnow Healthcare Kanal Industrial Estate, Road No. 6, Borivali East, Mumbai - 400 066. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample does not meets the Specifications wrt. Identification test - and Assay - for Cefpodoxime and Clavulanic Acid as per STP. U/S. 17 B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The Sample is deemed to be Spurious Drug. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
73. | Norfloxacin Tablets IP 400mg | RNFT- 014 | 12/2023 . | 11/2025 . | Mfg By: Revat Laboratories Pvt.Ltd., 12-321, Opp. I.D.A, Kurnool Road, Pernamitta, Ongole - 523 002 Andhra Pradesh. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Dissolution test does not complies for Norfloxacin Tablets IP at S2 level as per IP 2022. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
74. | Parenteral preparations , Piperacillin & Tazobactam Injection I.P. 4.5 gm | 24PT41 | 11/2024 . | 10/2026 . | Mfg By: Sai parenterals limited D1&D4, Survey no. 280, Phase - V Survey No. 280, Phase - V, IDA, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500055, Telangana, India Telangana. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Test for sterility does not complies as per IP for the sample Piperacillin and Tazobactam injection IP 4.5 gm | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
75. | Retibak (0.2% Retinol) Face Serum | AHO2400 48 | 23-07- 2024. | 06/2026 . | Mfg By: M/s. Aarohee healthcare Private Ltd, Sy.No. 751 & 757 Burgula (V), Farooq Nagar (M), Rangareddy District. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Sample does not meets the specifications wrt. to | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
Manufactured for : M/s. Origo cosmeceuticals Pvt.Ltd., . Marketed By: Cosmonova Medicare Pvt. Ltd., No. 18/5(A), 1st main S.R. Nagar, Richmond Road, Bangalore - 560 027. | identification test for Retinol as per STP. | ||||||
76. | Pantoprazol e tablets IP | P03524 | 09/2024 . | 08/2026 . | Mfg By: Spansules formulations India Pvt.Ltd, Sy NO.172, Plot No. 154/A4, IDA bollaram village Jinnaram mandal, Sangareddy dist, Hyderabad - 502 325, Telangana. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY Assay and Dissolution test does not complies for Pantoprazole tablets as per IP 2022. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
77. | Kaltfer Drops Iron(III)- Hydroxide Polymaltose Complex Drops. | EHL- 3532 | 07/2024 . | 12/2025 . | Mfg By: M/s. Exotic Healthcare Plot No. 1305, Sector - 82, JLPL, Mohali, SAS Nagar, Punjab. . Mrkt: M/s. Curezen Pharma Pvt. Ltd, Pharmaceuticals No. 2/A/GF/FF/SF, Ground floor, Vijaynagar colony, Secunderabad, Hyd - 500025. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY The sample Does not meets the Specifications wrt. Identification Test - Negative, Assay - Nil as per STP. U/S. 17 B of Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940. The Sample deemed to be Spurious Drug. | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
78. | Ondansetro n orally disintegratin g tablets IP 4 mg | T-15842 | 12/2023 . | 11/2025 . | Mfg By: Karnani Pharmaceuticals Pvt.Ltd, fact:38 Pharma city, Selaqui Dehradun - 248 011. Uttarakhand. | NOT OF STANDARD QUALITY While opening the strip, it is found that the tablets are not in intact condition. Received 50 tablets, out of 50 tablets, 40 tablets are not in intact condition. Hence sample is of Not of | State Lab, Drugs Control Laboratory, Telangana. |
Standard Quality with respect to Description test parameter. | |||||||
79. | TELMA AM | 5240367 | 45352 | 46419 | M/s. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Solan H.P. | Does not confirm to I.P. | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Kolkata, West Bengal. |
80. | CLAVPARK -LB 625mg (Amoxycillin , Potassium Clavulanate & Lactic Acid Bacillus Tab) | CHTJ426 0 | 45566 | 46266 | M/s. Park Pharmaceuticals, Vill. Kalujhanda, Solan, H.P | Does not confirm to claim | State Drugs Testing Laboratory, Kolkata, West Bengal. |
81. | Cetirizine Syrup IP | CE3010 | 09/23 | 08/25 | Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kalavoor .P.O, Alappuzha -688 522 | It fails the test ‘Assay’ as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
82. | Paradolo 500 [Paracetam ol Tab IP 500 mg] | AGT4055 4 | 05/24 | 04/27 | Alventa Pharma Ltd, Vill, Kishanpura, Baddi-Nalagarh Road, Tehsil, Baddi, Distt. Solan (HP) 174 101 | It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
83. | Cetirizine Syrup IP | CE 3008 | 09/23 | 08/25 | Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kalavoor .P.O, Alappuzha -688 522 | It fails the test Assay and content of packaged dosage forms specified in the laboratory protocol as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
84. | Ondem-4 [Ondansetro n Tablets IP] | 2444145 1 | 04/24 | 03/26 | Alkem Health Science, Unit -2, Samardung, Karek Block, P.O Namthang District Namchi, Sikkim – 737 137 | It fails the test dissolution specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
85. | Liquid Paraffin IP 400 ml | HP 24002 | 07/24 | 06/26 | Multicure Pharma Private Limited,Factory 14 A, IAD, Yadadri Bhongir- 508 116, Hyderabad | It fails the tests ‘Weight per ml and ‘Light Absortion’ as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
86. | Cetirizine Syrup IP | CE4019 | 05/24 | 04/26 | Kerala State Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited, Kalavoor .P.O, Alappuzha -688 522 | It fails the tests Microbial contamination in non- sterile products as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
87. | Tuclav -CV 625[ Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tab IP | MYRTAB -618 | 08/24 | 01/26 | Mayer Lab, Chambaghat, Adjacent to Railway Crossing, District Solan (HP)- 173 213 | It fails the test Dissolution and Assay as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
88. | Losartan Potassium Tab IP 25 mg | D 2615/24- 25 | Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-14 | It fails the ‘Descriptive Part’ for the tablets as per IP , tablets should have sufficient hardness for handling without crumbling and breaking | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram | ||
89. | Fexofenadin e Hydrochlori de Tab IP 180 mg [Fexodil- 180] | T 3105 | 10/24 | 09/26 | Jackson Laboratories Pvt Ltd, 22-24, Majitha Road, Byepass, Amritsar -143 001 | It fails the test ‘Dissolution’ as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
90. | Glimepiride Tablet IP 1 mg | D2505/24 -25 | Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-14 | It fails the test dissolution and ‘Descriptive Part’ specified in the Laboratory Protocol as per IP | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram | ||
91. | Vitamin B Complex Tablets NFI | S0016/24 -25 | Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-14 | The sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to ‘Descriptive Part’ for tablets. | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
92. | Glimepiride Tablet IP 1 mg | D2721/24 -25 | Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-14 | The sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to ‘Descriptive Part’ for tablets. | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram | ||
93. | Glimepiride Tablet IP | D2854/24 -25 | Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd, Thycaud P.O, Thiruvananthapuram-14 | The sample does not conform to IP standards with respect to ‘Descriptive Part’ for tablets. | Drugs Testing Laboratory Thiruvananthapuram |
Mpharm (Pharmacology)
Susmita Roy, B pharm, M pharm Pharmacology, graduated from Gurunanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology with a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. She is currently working as an assistant professor at Haldia Institute of Pharmacy in West Bengal. She has been part of Medical Dialogues since March 2021.