ciprofloxacin hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
APO-CIPROFLOXACIN ciprofloxacin 250mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 135650
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
28 Mar 2025
to
13 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

APO-CIPROFLOXACIN ciprofloxacin 750mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 135652
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
18 Dec 2025
to
20 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

CIPROL 750 ciprofloxacin 750mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 82475
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
03 Oct 2025
to
23 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

APO-CIPROFLOXACIN ciprofloxacin 500mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 135651
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
20 Feb 2026
to
13 Mar 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative brands are available.

CIPROFLOXACIN-WGR ciprofloxacin 500 mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 333634
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
GM Pharma International Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 936 140

From
20 Mar 2026
to
17 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment.

CIPROL 500 ciprofloxacin 500mg (as hydrochloride) tablet blister pack
AUST R: 82477
Active ingredients:
ciprofloxacin hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, film coated

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
16 Jan 2026
to
20 Feb 2026

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic brands are available.