GASTROGRAFIN oral liquid bottle - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
GASTROGRAFIN oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 10684
Active ingredients:
amidotrizoate meglumine
sodium amidotrizoate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800008757

Deletion from market:
05 Nov 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Seasonal depletion of stock

Management action:
This product is being replaced by GASTROGRAFIN oral liquid bottle (ARTG 471827).
GASTROGRAFIN oral liquid bottle
AUST R: 471827
Active ingredients:
amidotrizoate meglumine
sodium amidotrizoate

Dosage form:
Oral Liquid, solution

Sponsor:
Bayer Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800 008 757

From
17 Feb 2026
to
30 Sep 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Healthcare professionals to consider alternative treatment options.The TGA is in consultation with subject matter experts and sponsor(s) to develop a management strategy.