ZITHROMAX azithromycin (as dihydrate) 200mg/5mL (when reconstituted) powder for oral suspension bottle - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
ZITHROMAX azithromycin (as dihydrate) 200mg/5mL (when reconstituted) powder for oral suspension bottle
AUST R: 60049
Active ingredients:
azithromycin dihydrate

Dosage form:
Suspension, powder for

Sponsor:
Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800-675-229

From
18 Apr 2024
to
31 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand

Management action:
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.