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CURAM 125/31.25 amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 125mg/5mL clavulanic acid (as potassium clavulanate) 31.25mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle AUST R: 146979Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate
Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
27 Oct 2023
to
05 May 2024
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
Sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.
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AMOXYCLAV GENERICHEALTH 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 255076Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Medreich Australia Pty Ltd
Phone:
0297466652
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From
15 Sep 2023
to
13 Feb 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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CURAM DUO 400/57 amoxicillin 400 mg/5mL (as trihydrate) / clavulanic acid 57 mg/5mL (as potassium clavulanate) powder for suspension bottle AUST R: 147109Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate
Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for
Sponsor:
Sandoz Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 726 369
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From
18 Dec 2023
to
26 Jan 2024
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Manufacturing
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AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANIC ACID VIATRIS 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg (as trihydrate) and clavulanic acid 125 mg (as potassium) tablet blister pack AUST R: 230396Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 274 276
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Deletion from market:
07 Sep 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply
Management action:
Other generic by same sponsor available - ALPHACLAV DUO FORTE VIATRIS 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack ARTG 255073
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AMCLAVOX DUO 500/125, amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 500 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 288118Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
21 Jun 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
This medicine is being replaced by another product: ARTG 255075 - APO-AMOXY/CLAV 500/125 amoxicillin 500 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
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AMCLAVOX DUO FORTE 875/125, amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 875 mg and clavulanic acid (as potassium) 125 mg tablets blister pack AUST R: 288119Active ingredients:
amoxicillin trihydrate
potassium clavulanate
Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated
Sponsor:
Arrow Pharma Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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Deletion from market:
21 Jun 2023
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Shortage status:
Discontinued
Availability:
Unavailable
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
This medicine is being replaced by another product: ARTG 255080 APO-AMOXY/CLAV 875/125 amoxicillin 875 mg and clavulanic acid 125 mg tablets blister pack. Unregistered products have been approved for supply under Section 19A. See the website: https://www.tga.gov.au/ws-s19a-index and search for the active ingredient. A TGA web alert is available at: https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/shortages/medicine-shortage-alerts/antibiotics-shortages
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