doxylamine succinate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
MEVADOL FORTE paracetamol 450 mg/codeine phosphate hemihydrate 30 mg/doxylamine succinate 5 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 310164
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
20 Oct 2023
to
14 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.

CIPLA PAIN RELIEF PARACETAMOL + CODEINE with CALMATIVE tablet blister pack
AUST R: 140610
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
doxylamine succinate
paracetamol

Dosage form:
Tablet, uncoated

Sponsor:
Cipla Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0396964413

Deletion from market:
31 May 2024

Shortage status:
To be discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.