montelukast sodium - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184831
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
09 Jan 2024
to
30 Apr 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.

MONTELAIR 4 montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184837
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
12 Sep 2023
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.

MONTELAIR 5 montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184825
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800195055

From
05 Feb 2024
to
21 Jun 2024

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APX-MONTELUKAST montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister pack
AUST R: 184824
Active ingredients:
montelukast sodium

Dosage form:
Tablet, chewable

Sponsor:
Accord Healthcare Pty Ltd

Phone:
0418348894

From
20 Mar 2024
to
20 May 2024

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.