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BETAHISTINE SANDOZ betahistine dihydrochloride 16mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 253732 Active ingredients: betahistine dihydrochloride Dosage form: Tablet Sponsor: Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd Phone: 03 9809 7999	From 06 Mar 2025 to 13 Apr 2025	Shortage status: Current Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
SETEAR betahistine dihydrochloride 24 mg tablet blister pack AUST R: 261439 Active ingredients: betahistine dihydrochloride Dosage form: Tablet Sponsor: Southern XP IP Pty Ltd Phone: 03 7067 8510	From 22 Oct 2024 to 20 Dec 2024	Shortage status: Resolved Availability: Available Reason: Unexpected increase in consumer demand
APO-BETAHISTINE betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg uncoated tablet blister pack AUST R: 217105 Active ingredients: betahistine dihydrochloride Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800195055	Deletion from market: 06 Aug 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.
BETASERT betahistine dihydrochloride 16 mg tablets blister packs AUST R: 212080 Active ingredients: betahistine dihydrochloride Dosage form: Tablet, uncoated Sponsor: Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd Phone: 1800195055	Deletion from market: 06 Aug 2024	Shortage status: Discontinued Availability: Unavailable Reason: Manufacturing Management action: Alternative generic products are available.