nizatidine - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
NIZAC nizatidine 150mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 284129
Active ingredients:
nizatidine

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
16 Aug 2024
to
20 Jun 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative strength is available.

TACIDINE nizatidine 150mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 94204
Active ingredients:
nizatidine

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
11 Sep 2024
to
24 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Unexpected increase in demand due to other sponsors unable to supply

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. Other strengths are available.

TACIDINE nizatidine 300mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 94205
Active ingredients:
nizatidine

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
17 Sep 2024
to
17 Jan 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative brand is available.

TAZAC PULVULES nizatidine 150mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 284130
Active ingredients:
nizatidine

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Sep 2024
to
12 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

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

NIZAC nizatidine 300mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 96963
Active ingredients:
nizatidine

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
21 Feb 2025
to
21 Mar 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
The sponsor is working to expedite the next shipment. An alternative brand is available.

TAZAC PULVULES nizatidine 300mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 49326
Active ingredients:
nizatidine

Dosage form:
Capsule, hard

Sponsor:
Arrotex Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800 195 055

From
06 Sep 2024
to
11 Oct 2024

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing