icodextrin - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
EXTRANEAL 7.5% w/v icodextrin peritoneal dialysis solution bag AHB5546
AUST R: 91344
Active ingredients:
calcium chloride dihydrate
icodextrin
magnesium chloride hexahydrate
sodium chloride
sodium lactate

Dosage form:
Solution, dialysis

Sponsor:
Vantive Pty Ltd

Phone:
0417482968

From
16 Jul 2024
to
30 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply.
An unregistered product has been approved for supply under Section 19A. The approval holder, Vantive Pty Ltd​, can be contacted for details on supply on 1800 920 133.