suxamethonium chloride dihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SUXAMETHONIUM JUNO suxamethonium chloride dihydrate 100 mg/2 mL injection ampoule
AUST R: 320687
Active ingredients:
suxamethonium chloride dihydrate

Dosage form:
Injection, solution

Sponsor:
Juno Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 8888 1288

From
28 Mar 2023
to
01 May 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

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.