ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
CIPROFLOXACIN SANDOZ ciprofloxacin (as hydrochloride) 750 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 81462
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 726 369

From
12 May 2023
to
16 Jun 2023

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products available.

CIPROL 250 ciprofloxacin 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 82479
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
23 Jun 2023
to
21 Jul 2023

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternate brands available

APO-CIPROFLOXACIN ciprofloxacin 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 135650
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Apotex Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
06 Jan 2023
to
21 Apr 2023

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing