cefalexin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
KEFLEX cefalexin 125mg/5mL powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 92970
Active ingredients:
cefalexin

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
22 Jun 2023
to
15 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A Serious Scarcity Substitution Instrument for oral cefalexin medicines has been implemented. Further information is at: https://www.tga.gov.au/resources/resource/guidance/serious-scarcity-substitution-instruments-sssis

KEFLEX cefalexin 250mg/5mL powder for oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 92971
Active ingredients:
cefalexin

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, powder for

Sponsor:
Aspen Pharmacare Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1300659646

From
22 Jun 2023
to
10 Jan 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing