cefalexin monohydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
IBILEX 250 cefalexin 250mg/5mL powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 92973
Active ingredients:
cefalexin monohydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 274 276

From
08 Nov 2022
to
11 Mar 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

CEFALEXIN SANDOZ cefalexin (as monohydrate) 125mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 78981
Active ingredients:
cefalexin monohydrate

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
13 Jan 2023
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite th next shipment. A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for oral cefalexin medicines has been implemented. Further information is at: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/guidance/serious-scarcity-substitution-instruments-sssis