framycetin sulfate - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
OTODEX EAR DROPS dexamethasone (as sodium metasulfobenzoate) framycetin sulfate gramicidin 8 mL bottle
AUST R: 43840
Active ingredients:
dexamethasone
framycetin sulfate
gramicidin

Dosage form:
Ear Drops

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
08 Dec 2025
to
30 Jan 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is closely controlling the supply. An alternative brand is available.

SOFRAMYCIN framycetin 5mg/mL (as sulfate) ear and eye drops bottle
AUST R: 47541
Active ingredients:
framycetin sulfate

Dosage form:
Eye and Ear Drops

Sponsor:
Pharmaco Australia Ltd

Phone:
1800201564

From
14 Jan 2026
to
10 Apr 2026

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Sponsor is closely controlling the supply.