metronidazole - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
METROGYL 400 metronidazole 400mg tablet bottle
AUST R: 17655
Active ingredients:
metronidazole

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
25 Jan 2024
to
25 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

METRONIDAZOLE KABI metronidazole 500mg/100mL solution for injection bottle
AUST R: 310261
Active ingredients:
metronidazole

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Fresenius Kabi Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0293915555

From
13 Feb 2024
to
26 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues