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    CDSCO declares 36 samples of Atorvastatin, Metformin, Paracetamol, others as Not of Standard Quality

    Farhat NasimWritten by Farhat Nasim Published On 2019-11-25T15:41:45+05:30  |  Updated On 16 Aug 2021 3:00 PM IST

    New Delhi: The nodal drug regulatory body, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has declared batches of 36 drugs as not of standard quality in a random drug sample test.


    This came after analysis and test conducted by the CDSCO on 1163 drug samples. Out of this, 1127 samples were found of Standard quality while 36 of them were declared as Not of Standard Quality (NSQ).


    Notable drugmakers including Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK), Macleods Pharma, Lupin, Synokem Pharma manufactured the drugs samples that were collected for testing.


    Samples of Paracetamol Tablets I.P, Ibuprofen Tablets I.P. 400 mg, Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mg, Atorvastatin Tablets IP 10 Mg, Metformin Hydrochloride sustained-release Tablets IP (MEFMED-SR 500 TABLETS), Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM) and others were picked for testing.


    The drug samples tested failed due to the presence of Dissolution, Assay and pH, Identification and Assay, Uniformity of Volume, Description and Assay, Dissolution and Assay, Uniformity of dispersion and Disintegration, Uniformity of weight, Identification of Betamethasone Valerate eq. to Betamethasone and Assay of Clioquinol, Identification Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Sulphate, Particulate Matter, Description and Sterility, Description and Assay of Levodopa and Carbidopa, Test for Water, Dissolution, Assay, Sterility.


    The samples collected were tested in four laboratories namely CDTL Mumbai, CDTL Chennai, RDTL Chandigarh, CDL Kolkata, RDTL Guwahati.


    List of Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics declared as Not of Standard Quality/Spurious/Adulterated/Misbranded, for the month of October 2019 reads;






































































































































































































































































































    S.

    N.
    Name of

    Drugs/medical device/cosmetics
    Batch No./Date of

    Manufacture/Date of Expiry/Manufactured By
    Reason for failureDrawn ByFrom
    1.Paracetamol Tablets I.P.B. No.: 821481298,

    Mfg dt: 03/2019,

    Exp dt: 02/2021,

    Mfd by: M/s. Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 84/23, Factory Area, Fazalganj, Kanpur- 208012, Uttar Pradesh.
    DissolutionDrugs Control Department, Arunachal PradeshRDTL,

    Guwahati
    2.Albendazole Tablets

    I.P.400 mg
    B. No.: 9410,

    Mfg dt: 01/2017,

    Exp dt: 12/2019,

    Mfd by: M/s. Orissa Drugs and Chemicals Ltd. 1, Mancheswar, Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
    DissolutionDrugs Control Department, NagalandRDTL,

    Guwahati
    3.Paracetamol Tablet I.P.B. No.: 821481296,

    Mfg dt: 03/2019,

    Exp dt: 02/2021,

    Mfd by: M/s. Bengal Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Ltd. 84/23, Factory Area, Fazalganj, Kanpur- 208012, Uttar Pradesh
    DissolutionDrugs Control Department, Arunachal PradeshRDTL,

    Guwahati
    4.Azithromycin Oral Suspensions I.P. 100 mgB. No.: L-1724703,

    Mfg dt: 11/2017,

    Exp dt: 10/2019,

    Mfd by: M/s. Hanuchem Laboratories V.P.O: Manpura, Tehsil, Baddi, Dist-Solan-173205 (H.P.).
    Assay & pHDrugs Control Department, Arunachal PradeshRDTL,

    Guwahati
    5.Ibuprofen Tablets

    I.P. 400 mg
    B. No.: 01019-BJA36,

    Mfg dt: 01/2019,

    Exp dt: 12/2020,

    Mfd by: M/s. Biogenetic Drugs Pvt. Ltd. Vill- Jharmajri, Baddi, Dist- Solan H.P.-174103.
    DissolutionDrugs Control Department, Arunachal PradeshRDTL,

    Guwahati
    6.Moxiford Eye Drops (Moxifloxacin Eye Drops I.P.)B. No.: LHL-2692,

    Mfg dt: 08/2018,

    Exp dt: 07/2020,

    Mfd by: M/s. Park Pharmaceuticals, Vill.- Kalujhanda, Near Nanakpura, Teh. Baddi,

    Distt. Solan (H.P.) – 174103.
    Description & AssayCDSCO,

    North Zone, Ghaziabad
    CDL,

    Kolkata
    7.Tobotor Eye Drops 5 ml (Tobramycin Sulphate Opthalmic Solution)B. No.: ETB-045,

    Mfg dt: 10/2018,

    Exp dt: 09/2020,

    Mfd by: M/s. Appasamy Occular Devices (P) Ltd., Plot No. 74-D, Katha, Baddi, Distt. Solan (H.P.) – 173205.
    Uniformity of VolumeCDSCO,

    Hyderabad
    CDL,

    Kolkata
    8.CLEO Fresh Glutathione 70000 mgB. No.: G2A06.530,

    Mfg dt: Not Stated

    Exp dt: 10/2021

    Mfd by: M/s. Laboratories Filorga 75008, Paris France.
    Identification & AssayCDSCO,

    South Zone, Chennai
    CDL,

    Kolkata
    9.CLEO Fresh Glutathione 70000 mgB. No.: G2A05.529

    Mfg dt: Not Stated

    Exp dt: 10/2019

    Mfd by: M/s. Laboratories Filorga 75008, Paris France
    Identification & AssayCDSCO,

    South Zone, Chennai
    CDL,

    Kolkata
    10.New Erythrocin 500 (Erythromycin Stearate Tablets I.P. 500 mg)B. No.: MBD0214,

    Mfg dt: 11/2018,

    Exp dt: 04/2020,

    Mfd by: Medibios Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. J-76, MIDC Tarapur, Boisar, Taluka: Palghar, Distt. Thane - 401506
    DissolutionCDSCO,

    East Zone, Kolkata
    CDL,

    Kolkata
    11.Erythrocin 500 (Erythromycin Stearate Tablets I.P. 500 mg)B. No.: MBE0082

    Mfg dt: 05/2019

    Exp dt: 04/2021

    Mfd by: M/s. Medibios Laboratory Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. J-76, MIDC Tarapur, Palghar – 401506.
    DissolutionCDSCO,

    East Zone, Kolkata
    CDL,

    Kolkata
    12.Ciprofloxacin Tablets IP 500 mgB. No.: 2095

    Mfg dt: 11/2019

    Exp dt: 12/2021

    Mfd by: Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd. Pimpri, Pune-411018, Maharashtra, India
    DissolutionCDSCO,

    North Zone, Ghaziabad
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    13.Betamethasone Dipropionate Cream IPB. No.: RD459

    Mfg dt: 04/2019

    Exp dt: 03/2021

    Mfd by: Curetech Skincare Plot No.33-34, Phase-IV, Bhatoli Kalan, Baddi-173205, Distt. Solan (HP).
    AssayDrugs Control Office, Rohtak.RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    14.Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate Tablets IP (ICLAVE-625 TABLETS )B. No.: TG19-32

    Mfg dt: 07/2019

    Exp dt: 12/2020

    Mfd by: GNB Medica Labs Village Neehli Dhang, Jagat Khana, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt, Solan (H.P.)-174101
    Dissolution and AssayCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Baddi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    15.Atorvastatin Tablets IP 10 MgB. No.: RLT-005

    Mfg dt: 11/2018

    Exp dt: 10/2020

    Mfd by: Revat Laboratories Pvt. Ltd 12- 321.Opp. I.D.A, Kurnool Road, Pernamitta, Ongole-523002, Andhra Pradesh
    DissolutionCDSCO,

    North Zone, Ghaziabad
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    16.Cefixime Dispersible Tablets (SAMCEF- 200DT TABLETS)B. No.: TF19-88

    Mfg dt: 06/2019

    Exp dt: 05/2021

    Mfd by: GNB Medica Labs Village Neehli Dhang, Jagat Khana, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt, Solan (H.P.)-174101
    Uniformity of dispersion and DisintegrationCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Baddi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    17.Luliconazole 1 % w/w Cream (LUZOLE)B. No.: 393

    Mfg dt: 05/2019

    Exp dt: 04/2021

    Mfd by: Algen Healthcare Limited 134/2, Vill. Khara Khari, Sadhaura Road, Kala Amb, Distt. Sirmour H.P.-173030
    AssayCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Baddi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    18.Calcium Carbonate Tablets IPB. No.: CBRT-1041

    Mfg dt: 04/2019

    Exp dt: 03/2021

    Mfd by: Wings Biotech 43 & 44 HPSIDC Industrial Area, Baddi-173205, H.P
    Uniformity of weightCDSCO,

    North Zone, Ghaziabad
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    19.Albendazole Tablets IP 400 mgB. No.: RALB-1841

    Mfg dt: 06/2018

    Exp dt: 05/2020

    Mfd by: Revat Laboratories Pvt. Ltd 12- 321. Opp. I.D.A, Kurnool Road, Pernamitta, Ongole-523002, Andhra Pradesh.
    Uniformity of weightCDSCO,

    North Zone, Ghaziabad
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    20.Clindamycin Phosphate Gel USP 1% w/wB. No.: 08073

    Mfg dt: 06/2018

    Exp dt: 05/2020

    Mfd by: Rhydburg Pharmaceuticals Ltd. C-2 & 3, S.I.E.I, Seaqui, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
    AssayCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Jammu
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    21.Amoxycillin and Potassium Clavulanate with Lactic Acid Bacillus Tablets (ANUMOX- CV-LB TABLETS)B. No.: TG19-36

    Mfg dt: 07/2019

    Exp dt: 12/2020

    Mfd by: GNB Medica Labs Village Neehli Dhang, Jagat Khana, Tehsil Nalagarh, Distt, Solan (H.P.)- 174101
    AssayCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Baddi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    22.Metformin Hydrochloride Sustained release Tablets IP (MEFMED-SR 500 TABLETS)B. No.: M500SRT-1901

    Mfg dt: 01/2019

    Exp dt: 12/2020

    Mfd by: Titanes Pharma, Vill, Bathu, Tehsil Haroli, Distt. Una (H.P)-174507
    AssayCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Baddi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    23.Clobetasol Propionate, Neomycin Sulphate and Miconazole Nitrate Cream (PANDERM

    ++CREAM)
    B. No.: PCF901A

    Mfg dt: 02/2019

    Exp dt: 01/2021 Mfd by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Khasra No. 21, 22, 66, 67 & 68, Aho-Yangtam, Namchepung, PO: Ranipool, Sikkim-737135.
    IdentificationDrugs Control Office,

    N.C.T Delhi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    24.Betamethasone and Clioquinol Cream BP (BETNOVATE-C SKIN CREAM)B. No.: NG980

    Mfg dt: 04/2019

    Exp dt: 03/2021

    Mfd by: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited A-10, M.I.D.C., Ambad- Pathardi Block, Nashik- 422010, Maharashtra, India
    Identification of Betamethasone Valerate eq. to Betamethasone & Assay of ClioquinolDrugs Control Office,

    N.C.T Delhi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    25.Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin Skin Cream (BETNOVATE-N CREAM)B. No.: EZ277

    Mfg dt: 01/2019

    Exp dt: 06/2020

    Mfd by: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited, At: Plot No. C-1, Madkaim Industrial Estate, Madkaim, Post Mardol, Ponda, Goa 403404.
    Identification Betamethasone Valerate and Neomycin SulphateDrugs Control Office,

    N.C.T Delhi
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    26.Amikacin Sulphate Injection IP (AMIKACARE 500 )B. No.: CLI-6868

    Mfg dt: 11/2018

    Exp dt: 10/2020

    Mfd by: Caremax Formulations Plot No. 56 & 61, Industrial Area, Phase III, Sansarpur Terrace, Distt. Kangra (H.P.)-176501
    Particulate MatterCDSCO,

    North Zone, Ghaziabad
    RDTL,

    Chandigarh
    27.Ondansetron Oral Solution IPB. No.: GNSG3-18-227

    Mfg dt: 02/2019

    Exp dt: 01/2021

    Mfd by: Ornate Labs Pvt. Ltd., Bela Industrial Estate, Muzaffarpur - 842005, Bihar
    AssayCDSCO, Port Office, VisakhapatnamCDTL,

    Chennai
    28.Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringers Lactate Solution for Injection)B. No.: 2198

    Mfg dt: 01/2019

    Exp dt: 12/2021

    Mfd by: Hindustan Antibiotics Ltd., Pimpri, Pune-411018, Maharashtra, India
    Description & SterilityCDSCO,

    South Zone, Chennai
    CDTL

    Chennai
    29.Levodopa & Carbidopa Tablets IPB. No.: AU49

    Mfg dt: 12/2018

    Exp dt: 11/2020

    Mfd by: Eurokem Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., C- 25, SIDCO Pharmaceuticals Complex, Alathur, Thiruporur-603110
    Description & Assay of Levodopa & CarbidopaCDSCO,

    South Zone, Chennai
    CDTL

    Chennai
    30.Lansoprazole Ph. EurB. No.: T9004141

    Mfg dt: 03/2019

    Exp dt: 05/2023

    Mfd by: M/s. Lupin Ltd., T-142, MIDC, Tarapur, Boisar, Palghar-401506
    Test for WaterCDSCO,

    West Zone, Mumbai
    CDTL,

    Mumbai
    31.Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets IP 40mgB. No.: 19SGBT032

    Mfg dt: 02/2019

    Exp dt: 01/2021

    Mfd by: M/s. Synokem Pharmaceutical Ltd., Plot No.-35-36, Sector-6A, Integrated Industrial Estate (SIDCUL), Ranipur (BHEL), Haridwar -249403, Uttarakhand
    DissolutionCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Indore
    CDTL,

    Mumbai
    32.Moxileb Oral Suspension (Amoxicillin Oral Suspension BP)B. No.: BS169

    Mfg dt: 09/2019

    Exp dt: 08/2021

    Mfd by: M/s. Leben Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Plot No. L-4, Phase-III, MIDC Akola-444104 Maharashtra.
    AssayCDSCO,

    West Zone, Mumbai
    CDTL,

    Mumbai
    33.Enaril (Enalapril Maleate Tablets I.P. 5mg)B. No.: T-17395

    Mfg dt: 07/2018

    Exp dt: 06/2020

    Mfd by: M/s. Jackson Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Bye Pass, Majitha Road, Amritsar 143001, Punjab
    Assay & DissolutionCDSCO,

    West Zone, Mumbai
    CDTL,

    Mumbai
    34.Furosemide Injection I.P. 20mg / 2mlB. No.: AV-4275

    Mfg dt: 05/2019

    Exp dt: 04/2021 Mfd by: M/s. Alpa Laboratories Ltd., 33/2. A.B. Road, Pigdamber 453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
    SterilityCDSCO,

    West Zone, Mumbai
    CDTL,

    Mumbai
    35.Ramipril Tablets IP 2.5mgB. No.: STN-181394A

    Mfg dt: 12/2018

    Exp dt: 11/2020

    Mfd by: M/s. Terrace Paharmaceuticals (P) Ltd., 3-B (a), Phase-III, Industrial Area, Sansarpur terrace, Distt. Kangra (H.P.) 176501
    AssayCDSCO,

    Sub Zone, Indore
    CDTL,

    Mumbai

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