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nitrofurantoin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-NITROFURANTOIN nitrofurantoin 50 mg capsule bottle pack
AUST R: 299383
Active ingredients:
nitrofurantoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
02 8877 8333

From
15 Oct 2021
to
28 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
APO-NITROFURANTOIN nitrofurantoin capsule 100 mg capsule bottle pack
AUST R: 299385
Active ingredients:
nitrofurantoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
27 Aug 2021
to
28 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing
MACRODANTIN nitrofurantoin 50mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 60064
Active ingredients:
nitrofurantoin

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 675 229

Deletion from market:
29 Mar 2022

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Reduction in supply until supply is exhausted

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Nitrofurantoin BNM nitrofurantoin 50 mg hard capsule blister pack is now listed on the ARTG. Please contact ADVANZ PHARMA on 1800 627 680 for details on supply.