ibuprofen - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
BRUFEN PLUS 200/12.8 Ibuprofen 200 mg and codeine phosphate hemihydrate 12.8 mg tablet blister pack
AUST R: 298439
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
ibuprofen

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Viatris Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 314 527

From
07 May 2025
to
07 May 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing
IBUPROFEN/CODEINE-TIH 200/12.8 tablet blister pack
AUST R: 158210
Active ingredients:
codeine phosphate hemihydrate
ibuprofen

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

Deletion from market:
13 Dec 2024

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Transport / Logistic issues / Storage capacity issues

Management action:
Alternative brands are available. This product is being replaced by IBUDEINE (ARTG ID 227876).