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colestyramine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
QUESTRAN LITE colestyramine 850mg/g powder sachet
AUST R: 11971
Active ingredients:
colestyramine

Dosage form:
Powder, oral

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
30 Mar 2023
to
30 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. The approval holder, Medsurge Pty Ltd, can be contacted for details on supply on 1300 788 261 or sales@medsurge.com.au