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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
SOFRADEX EAR DROPS dexamethasone (as sodium metasulfobenzoate) framycetin sulfate gramicidin 8 mL bottle
AUST R: 13539
Active ingredients:
dexamethasone
framycetin sulfate
gramicidin

Dosage form:
Ear Drops

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
27 Mar 2024
to
31 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.Alternative generic products are available.
OTODEX EAR DROPS dexamethasone (as sodium metasulfobenzoate) framycetin sulfate gramicidin 8 mL bottle
AUST R: 43840
Active ingredients:
dexamethasone
framycetin sulfate
gramicidin

Dosage form:
Ear Drops

Sponsor:
Sanofi-Aventis Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800818806

From
12 Mar 2024
to
21 Aug 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing