amoxicillin trihydrate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CURAM 125/31.25 amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 125mg/5mL clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 31.25mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle
AUST R: 146979
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
27 Oct 2023
to
01 Nov 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-sl9a-index and search for the active ingredient.

MAXAMOX amoxicillin trihydrate 500mg/5mLpowder for oral suspension bottle
AUST R: 93722
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
05 Sep 2024
to
27 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Other strengths are available. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack
AUST R: 255080
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Medreich Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
0297466652

From
14 Jul 2024
to
02 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

MAXAMOX amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 1000 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 76050
Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800726369

From
29 Jul 2022
to
26 Sep 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing