Urgent CDSCO Warning came which is very important for Doctors as well as patients to know about.
Urgent CDSCO warning Details-
Brief overview of the CDSCO-
CDSCO (CENTRAL DRUGS STANDARD CONTROL ORGANIZATION) which is a part of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare works to keep the quality of medicines at the optimum level for the patient’s use.
Urgent CDSCO warning for substandard medicines for the Month of July 2024 is published.
Announcement date –
Urgent CDSCO warning came on 22/08/2024. CDSCO released the list of medicines under the Alert section of its official website.
List of the 57 Substandard Medicines Alert by CDSCO-
| MEDICINE | BATCH NO | MANUFACTURING DATE | MANUFACTURED BY | EXPIRY DATE | NSQ RESULT | REPORTED BY CDSCO LAB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivermectin Tablets I.P. 6 mg | JDJS403 | 04/2024 | M/s. J. DUNCAN HEALTH CARE PVT.LTD., Plot No. 65, 66, 67, Phase-II, Atgaon, Industrial Complex, Atgaon, TalShahapur, Dist-Thane421601, Maharashtra State, India. | 03/2026 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Itraconazole 100mg Capsules (FUNGOBEE Capsules) | MAR-24154 | 03/2024 | M/s. Bonsai Pharma, Kishanpura, BaddiNalagarh Road, P.O. Gurumajra, Distt-Solan (H.P.). | 02/2026 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringer Lactate Solution for Injection) (HiRing-RL) | F31823 | 10/2023 | M/s. Higgs Healthcare, Khasra No. 480/1, Bhatolikalan, Baddi, H.P. | 09/2026 | Assay of Potassium | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Pantoprazole Tablets 40 mg I.P. (MEDIPANTO 40 Tablets) | FEB24144 | 02/2024 | M/s. Bonsai Pharma, Kishanpura, BaddiNalagarh Road, P.O. Gurumajra, Distt-Solan (H.P.) | 01/2026 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Itraconazole Capsules BP 100 mg | UC-23240A | 10/2023 | M/s. Ultra Drugs Pvt. Ltd., (Unit-II) H S No. 211, K. No. 77/1, 78/1, Vill. Katha, Baddi, Distt. Solan, (H.P.) 173205 | 09/2025 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Sterile Noradrenaline Concentrate I.P. | KP247236 | 07/2023 | M/s. NEON LABORATORIES LTD., At: Shatisthal, Plot No. 1-5, At & Post: Shirgaon, Tal. Palghar, Dist. Thane – 401 407, M.S. | 06/2025 | Description & Particulate Matter | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Propylene Glycol IP | PG-IP/202324/2435 | 01/2024 | M/s. Manali Petrochemicals Limited, Plant II Sathangadu Village, Manali, Chennai600068 | 12/2028 | Relative Density and Water | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 650 mg | 2600823 | 02/2023 | M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 14, II Phase, Peenya, Bengaluru560058 | 01/2026 | Description | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Ofloxacin and Ornidazole Tablets I.P. | 6001723 | 06/2023 | M/s. Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Plot No. 14, II Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru560058 | 05/2026 | Description | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Carbamazepine Extended Release Tablets IP 200 mg | TCRN-004 | 10/2023 | M/s. J.P. Industries, Bhud, Baddi, Dist Solan, HP, India. | 09/2025 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Teneligliptin & Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets IP (20 mg / 500 mg) | ST23-2897 | 10/2023 | M/s. Salud Care (I) Pvt. Ltd., 435, Kishanpur, Roorkee247661 | 09/2025 | Description & Assay of Teneligliptin Hydrobromide Hydrate | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Calcium Aspartate, Calcium Orotate, Calcitriol, Minerals and Vitamins Tablets (Ezorb Forte Tablets) | EZF-1873 | 01/2024 | M/s. Overseas Health Care Pvt. Ltd., 335 Km. Milestone, National Highway No. 1, P.O. Box No. 25, Phillaur-144 410 (Pb | 06/2026 | Assay of Clacitriol | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Budesonide Nebuliser Suspension BP (Budecort Respules | SN30395 | 04/2023 | M/s. Cipla Ltd. (Unit-II), Taza Block, Rorathang, Sikkim 737133, India. | 03/2025 | Assay of Budesonide | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Propylene Glycol IP | PG-IP/202324/2339 | 11/2023 | M/s. Manali Petrochemicals Limited, Plant II Sathangadu Village, Manali, Chennai600068 | 10/2028 | Relative Density | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Ceftriaxone Sodium for Injection IP 1 gm / 10 ml | S24015 | 02/2024 | M/s. Sai Parenterals Limited, Plot No.: 45A & B, Anrich Industrial Estate, IDA Bollaram,Sangareddy (Dist)502325, Telangana | 02/2026 | Clarity of solution, Particulate Matter & Appearance of solution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Calcium Carbonate, Calcitriol, Methylcobalamin, Folic Acid & Vitamin B6 Soft Gelatin Capsules (CAMED-CM) | DBIS-8889B 0 | 01/2024 | M/s. Broad Injectables Plot No. 51-52, Ind. Area, Tahliwal, Distt. Una-174301 (H.P.) | 12/2025 | Disintegration & Assay of Calcitriol, Vitamin B6 & Methylcobalamin | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Monopropylene Glycol USP | 9815216014 | 01/2024 | M/s. Shell Eastern Chemicals (S) Seraya Manufacturing Site, Singapore | 01/2026 | Specific Gravity | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Monopropylene Glycol USP | 9815617014 | 01/2024 | M/s. Shell Eastern Chemicals (S) Seraya Manufacturing Site, Singapore | 01/2026 | Water & Specific Gravity | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Monopropylene Glycol USP | 9814815014 | 01/2024 | M/s. Shell Eastern Chemicals , Metropolis Tower, 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive 07 01, Singapore-138588 | 01/2026 | Water | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Monopropylene Glycol USP | 9729323113 | 11/2023 | M/s. Shell Eastern Chemicals (S) Seraya Manufacturing Site, Singapore | 11/2025 | Water & Specific Gravity | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Sterile Noradrenaline Concentrate IP (ADRAID) | DP4095 | 03/2024 | M/s. Divine Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Block No. 471, Dabhasa, Tal. Padra, Dist. Vadodara391440, India | 02/2026 | Description & Particulate Matter | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (Ringers Lactate I.P.) RL | 03BF2450 | 03/2024 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH-31, Tin Mile Hat, Sonapur Hat, P.S. Chopra, Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B.). | 02/2027 | Sterility | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Oxalobacter, Lactobacillus & Bifidobacterium with FOS Capsules (OXASPUR) | RHCE23001 | 05/2023 | M/s. Swift Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., D1, Sara Industrial Estate, Rampur, Dehradun (UK) 248197 | 10/2024 | Assay of Oxalobacter Species & Bifidobacterium Bifidum | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Tamsulosin and Dutasteride Tablets (Urimax-D) | GH30334 | 05/2023 | M/s. Cipla Ltd., Verna Indl. State, Goa403722 | 04/2025 | M/s. Shell Eastern Chemicals, Metropolis Tower, 1, 9 North Buona Vista Drive 07 01, Singapore-138588 | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP 500 mg (Aziley-500 Tablets) | NZYMT-223 | 09/2023 | M/s. M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd., Surajpur, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh 173001. | 08/2025 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Azithromycin Tablets IP 500 mg (ZIK 500 Tablets) | NZKT-013 | 08/2023 | M/s. M Sea Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd., Surajpur, Paonta Sahib, Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh 173025. | 07/2025 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection I.P. (RL FFS 500 ML) | 03BF1734 | 08/2022 | M/s. Paschim Banga Pharmaceuticals (A Unit of Farista Vanijya Pvt. Ltd), NH-31, Tin Mile Hat, Sonapur Hat, P.S. Chopra, Dist. Uttar Dinajpur-733214 (W.B.). | 07/2025 | Bacterial endotoxins | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Calcium Gluconate Injection I.P. 10 ml | CLG-4148 | 12/2022 | M/s. Priya Pharmaceuticals, 109/397, Nehru Nagar, Kanpur-12 | 11/2024 | Assay of Calcium | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Ceflxime Tablets IP (Zimspor-200) | MBT-03023 | 05/2023 | M/s. Mestra Pharma Pvt. Ltd., AT: 44-45, Shiv Ganga Industrial Estate, Lakeshwari, Bhagwanpur Roorkee, Haridwar (UK) | 04/2025 | Water & Uniformity of Dispersion | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Dextrose and Ascorbic Acid with Zinc Powder (VzPlus) | VZ224015 | 04/2024 | M/s. Styrun Healthcare, Survey No.89, Pirana Road, At & Post: ODD, Ta, Daskroi, Ahmedabad382425, Gujrat, India. | 03/2026 | Water | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Ciprofloxacin Tablets I.P. 500 mg (Ocif500 Tablets) | OCF5-23-222 | 07/2023 | M/s. Ornate Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bela Industrial Estate, Muzaffarpur – 842 005. | 06/2025 | Dissolution | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Ofloxacin & Ornidazole Tablets IP (Samri-OZ) | UGT23J14A | 01/2023 | M/s. Unigrow Pharmaceuticals, Vill. Katha, Baddi, Distt. Solan, HP | 12/2024 | Dissolution & Assay | Identification and Assay of Tamsulosin Hydrochloride, Dutasteride and Description. |
| Synetivit Capsules (Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Green Tea Extract, Ginkgo Biloba, Ginseng, Grape Seeds Extract, Vitamins, Minerals & Trace Elements Soft Gelatin Capsules) | LSG-2890 | 07/2023 | M/s. Lifevision Healthcare, Plot No. 140-141, EPIP, Phase 1, Jharmajri, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 174103 | 12/2024 | Disintegration , Assay of Lactic Acid Bacillus, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid & Niacinamide | Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata |
| Central Drugs Laboratory, Kolkata | 305 | 12/2023 | Carewin Pharmaceuticals (Guj) Pvt. Ltd., 38, Saket Ind. Estate-II SarkhejBavla NH-8A, PO. Moraiya, Ahmedabad, (Guj.) Pin-382210 | 11/2025 | Assay of Adrenaline | CDTL-Mumbai |
| Acetylsalicylic Acid 75mg (Kardiorin AK) | JTN23-211 | 07/2023 | AK Krishna Pharma Ltd. Ltd., Plot No. 68, 69 & 82, 83 Sector-6A, SIDCUL, IIE, Dist. Haridwar, Uttarakhand, india. | 06/2026 | Test for Salicylic acid, Assay of Aspirin and Description | CDTL-Mumbai |
| Levetiracetam Tablets IP (Levodil-500) | GAG0628 | 08/2023 | Agron Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Sarverkhera, Moradabad Road, Kashipur-244713, Uttarakhand | 07/2025 | Dissolution | CDTL-Mumbai |
| Diclofenac Tablets IP 50mg (Snedic50) | T24B008 | 02/2024 | Snehal Pharma & Surgicals Pvt. Ltd., B1/11, MIDC Butibori, Nagpur-441108 | 01/2027 | Misbranded (Improper labeling) | CDTL-Mumbai |
| Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (Pressclav625) | CT5023001A | 09/2023 | Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Unit XII, Survey No. 314, Bachupally, Bachupally Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District. Telangana State, india – 500090. | 08/2025 | Description | CDTL-Mumbai |
| ONDANSETRON ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS IP 4 mg | T-15842 | 12/2023 | M/s. KARNANI PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD. Fact : 38, Pharma City, Selaqui, Dehradun248011 (Uttarakhand) | 11/2025 | Description and Uniformity of Content | CDTL, Hyderabad |
| ONDANSETRON ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS IP 4 mg | T-15961 | 01/2024 | M/s. KARNANI PHARMACEUTICALS PVT. LTD. Fact : 38, Pharma City, Selaqui, Dehradun248011 (Uttarakhand) | 12/2025 | Description and Uniformity of Content | CDTL, Hyderabad |
| Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP | LMT240376 | 03/2024 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector 6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar 249403 (U.K) | 02/2026 | Dissolution of Calcium & Assay of Vitamin D3 | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Albendazole Tablets IP 400 mg (Zento 400) | VGT230119 | 05/2023 | VAPI CARE PHARMA PVT. LTD., PLOT NO.225/3, NEAR MORARJI CIRCLE, GIDC VAPI, DIST.VALSAD-396195 GUJARAT | 04/2026 | Dissolution of Albendazole | RDTL, Guwahati |
| COMPOUND SODIUM LACTATE INJECTION I.P. (RL) | 03BF2462 | 03/2024 | PASCHIM BANGA PHARMACEUTICAL, NH-31, TIN MILE HAT,SONAPUR HAT, P.S.- CHOPRA, DIST : UTTAR DINAJPUR, PIN – 733214 (W.B.) | 02/2027 | Sterility | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Calcium 500 mg. with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP | LMT240412 | 04/2024 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar249403 (U.K) | 03/2026 | Dissolution (Calcium) and Assay of Vitamin D3 | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Paracetamol Tablets IP 500 mg (Pararex500 | CT-5063 | 12/2022 | CHEMETAC PHARMACEUTICALS 42, MAINA PUR, MEERUT ROAD, GHAZIABAD-201003 | 11/2025 | Dissolution” of Paracetamol. | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Pantoprazole Tablets IP | MT-23K36 | 11/2023 | MARTIN & BROWN BIO-SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.NO. 918/419, MALKUMAJRA, NALAGARH ROAD, BADDI, DIST.SOLAN (H.P.)-173205 | 04/2025 | Dissolution at Buffer Stage | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Calcium 500 mg with Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP | LMT240335 | 03/2024 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar-249403 (U.K) | 02/2026 | Dissolution (Calcium) and Assay of Vitamin D3 | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Calcium 500 mg and Vitamin D3 250 IU Tablets IP | LMT240348 | 03/2024 | Life Max Cancer Laboratories, Plot No. 106 & 106 A, Sector6A, IIE, SIDCUL, Haridwar-249403 (U.K) | 02/2026 | Dissolution of Calcium and Assay of vitamin D3 | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Amoxycillin & Potassium Clavulanate Tablets I.P. | MICTAB1602 | 03/2024 | Micro Formulations,, Chambaghat, Near Railway Crossing, Solan, Distt. Solan (H.P.) 173211 | 08/2025 | Dissolution of Clavulanic Acid and also Assay of Clavulanic Acid | RDTL, Guwahati |
| RABEPRAZOLE TABLETS IP | MT-24B23 | 02/2024 | MARTIN & BROWN BIO-SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.NO. 918/419, MALKUMAJRA, NALAGARH ROAD, BADDI, DIST.SOLAN (H.P.)-173205 | 07/2025 | Assay | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Tranexamic Acid Injection IP (Stopmust Injection) | KEI-110C | 11/2023 | Elvia Care Pvt. Ltd., Vill Gullarwala, Near Sai Road, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) | 10/2025 | Bacterial Endotoxins Test | RDTL, Guwahati |
| RABEPRAZOLE TABLETS IP | MT-24B26 | 02/2024 | MARTIN & BROWN BIO-SCIENCES PVT. LTD., K.NO. 918/419, MALKUMAJRA, NALAGARH ROAD, BADDI, DIST.SOLAN (H.P.)-173205 | 07/2025 | Assay/Content of Rabeprazole Sodium | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Pantoprazole Gastro- Resistant Tablets IP 40 mg | PGR-02 | 12/2023 | Agron Remedies Pvt. Ltd., Sarverkhera, Moradabad Road, Kashipur-244713 (Uttarakhand) | 11/2025 | Dissolution in Acid Stage for Pantoprazole | RDTL, Guwahati |
| Carboplatin USP | CN24010001 | 01-Jan-2024 | M/s Hetero Labs Limited (Unit-I), Survey No.10, I.D.A., Gaddalotharam, Village: Jinnaram Mandal, Sangareddy Distt. Telangana, India | 31-Dec2028 | Identification by IR, by HPLC and Loss on drying | RDTL, Chandigarh |
| Pantoprazole for Injection BP (Glanpan IV Injection) | PNDA4C22A | Mar-2024 | Aarge Healthcraft, 12A/1, Sector-2, Indl. Area, Parwanoo 173220 (H.P.) | Feb-2026 | Particulate matter | RDTL, Chandigarh |
| Bromhexine Hydrochloride, Terbutaline Sulphate and Guaiphenesin Syrup (T-KUF Expectorant COUGH SYRUP) | UF2184145C | Feb-2024 | Ultra Drugs Formulations Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. 338/278, Vill. Manakpur, Lodhimajra, Tehsil-Baddi, Distt. Solan, (H.P.) 173205 | Jan-2026 | Assay of Terbutaline Sulphate | RDTL ,Chandigarh |
| Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringers Lactate Solution for Injection) | 2918 | Dec-2022 | M/s. Nov-2025 ANTIBIOTICS LTD. Pimpri,Pune-411018, INDIA | Nov-2025 | Bacterial Endotoxins | RDTL, Chandigarh |
What is Substandard medicine?
Definition of substandard medicine-
Medicines are developed with the intention of improving the health of the patients.
If any medicine is not effective against the disease for which it was developed or if the label of the medicine packaging is misleading then it is called Substandard medicine.
Urgent CDSCO warning is published to protect the patients from using these substandard medicines.
Common cause of the substandard medicine-
- Poor quality of chemicals used to develop the medicine.
- Individuals involved in manufacturing are not qualified enough to develop the standard medicine.
- Poor packaging can lead to a decrease in medicine standards.
- Inadequate manufacturing units of companies involved in medicine production.
Health Risk Associated with Substandard Medicine-
Potential Health Complications-
- Medicines may not properly as it was intended and it can lead to worsening of the condition of the patients.
- Substandard antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance in patients which can ultimately lead to patients not responding to standard antibiotics and requiring higher antibiotics for minor infections.
- Sometimes poor quality medicine can lead to side effects which can lead to organ damage.
An urgent CDSCO warning is issued to prevent these substandard medicines from causing any potential health complications to the patients.
Who are at risk of Substandard medicine-
Mostly low-income countries are at high risk of getting substandard medicine as these medicines sometimes are given without a prescription from the doctor.
Patients sometimes buy them as cheaper alternatives to the standard medicine.
Antibiotics and Antimalarial are mostly affected by substandard production to bring down the cost of production and make medicine cheaper so that it can be made affordable for lower-income groups.
Urgent CDSCO warning contains medicine from the category of Antipyretic, Antibiotics,
What Patients Should Do-
Importance of consulting healthcare providers-
Most healthcare providers are aware of the best available medicine which can improve the patient’s health.
Always buy the medicine which is prescribed by the doctor and if it is not available then ask the doctor to guide you or prescribe another medicine.
Reporting suspected substandard medicine-
If you get medicine that is not properly packed or makes you feel uncomfortable after taking medicine then inform your doctor about this.
Follow government and health blogs to know about medicine which is marked substandard by the government.
SUMMARY
An urgent CDSCO warning for medicine has been published on its official website.
The urgent CDSCO warning is to protect the patients from using these substandard medicines.
Thank you for sharing such detailed and insightful medical information, Jitesh. Your articles are well-researched and easy to understand, making complex topics more accessible to readers like me. I especially appreciate the way you break down important health advice and present it in a clear, practical way. Keep up the great work!
Very useful information, every one should be careful while buying medicines and try to buy the medicines which are prescribed by the doctor.