chloramphenicol - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CHOLFEN EYE DROPS chloramphenicol 5 mg/mL bottle
AUST R: 349371
Active ingredients:
chloramphenicol

Dosage form:
Eye Drops, solution

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
25 Oct 2023
to
28 Feb 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.