cefaclor monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CECLOR cefaclor 125mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 347594
Active ingredients:
cefaclor monohydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
07 Jun 2023
to
30 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative products available.

CECLOR cefaclor 250mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 347593
Active ingredients:
cefaclor monohydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
18 Jan 2023
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

KEFLOR cefaclor 250mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 58653
Active ingredients:
cefaclor monohydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
10 May 2024
to
31 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An alternative generic product is available.

KEFLOR cefaclor 125mg/5mL (as monohydrate) powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 58651
Active ingredients:
cefaclor monohydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
19 Apr 2023
to
29 Feb 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand