tramadol hydrochloride - medicine shortage information

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Product details Supply Impact Dates Further Details
TRAMEDO tramadol hydrochloride 50mg capsule blister pack
AUST R: 114197
Active ingredients:
tramadol hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

From
30 Jul 2025
to
26 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Current

Availability:
Limited Availability

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

APO-TRAMADOL SR tramadol hydrochloride 200 mg oral tablet blister pack
AUST R: 154395
Active ingredients:
tramadol hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
05 Sep 2025
to
26 Sep 2025

Shortage status:
Anticipated

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Alternative generic products are available.

TRAMADOL SR GENERICHEALTH tramadol hydrochloride 200 mg sustained-release tablet blister pack
AUST R: 194541
Active ingredients:
tramadol hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Tablet, modified release

Sponsor:
Southern Cross Pharma Pty Ltd

Phone:
03 9809 7900

From
01 May 2025
to
17 Jul 2025

Shortage status:
Resolved

Availability:
Available

Reason:
Manufacturing

TRAMEDO tramadol hydrochloride 50mg capsule bottle
AUST R: 114181
Active ingredients:
tramadol hydrochloride

Dosage form:
Capsule

Sponsor:
Alphapharm Pty Ltd

Phone:
1800274276

Deletion from market:
07 Apr 2025

Shortage status:
Discontinued

Availability:
Unavailable

Reason:
Manufacturing

Management action:
Product will be replaced by TRAMEDO tramadol hydrochloride 50mg capsule blister pack ARTG 114197