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

Deletion from market:
02 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands available

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

Deletion from market:
02 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Commercial Changes / Commercial viability

Management action:
Alternative brands available