tramadol hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TRAMADOL SR GENERICHEALTH tramadol hydrochloride 200 mg sustained-release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 194541
Active ingredients:
tramadol hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
01 May 2025
to
21 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

TRAMEDO tramadol hydrochloride 50mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 114181
Active ingredients:
tramadol hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
07 Apr 2025
to
12 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.