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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
DIANEAL Low Calcium with 1.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AHB9334/9766/9601 /9338
AUST R: 16750
Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
glucose
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate

Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation

Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 920 133

From
26 Aug 2024
to
31 Jul 2025

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.

DIANEAL Low Calcium with 2.5% w/v Glucose Peritoneal Dialysis Solution bag AHB9345/9776/9602 /9348
AUST R: 16847
Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
glucose
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate

Dosage form:
Solution, irrigation

Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 920 133

From
26 Aug 2024
to
31 Jul 2025

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.