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ARX-Nitrofurantoin 100 mg capsule blister AUST R: 373270Active ingredients:
nitrofurantoin
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800 195 055
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From
27 Aug 2026
to
16 Oct 2026
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Shortage status:
Current
Availability:
Limited Availability
Reason:
Manufacturing
Management action:
An alternative brand is available.
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Nitrofurantoin BNM nitrofurantoin 100 mg hard capsule blister pack AUST R: 346712Active ingredients:
nitrofurantoin
Dosage form:
Capsule, hard
Sponsor:
Boucher & Muir Pty Ltd
Phone:
1800627680
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From
02 Jul 2026
to
27 Aug 2026
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Shortage status:
Resolved
Availability:
Available
Reason:
Unexpected increase in consumer demand
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