[03 October 2012]
Products Affected - Description
Methergine injection, Novartis
0.2 mg/mL, 1 mL vial (NDC 00078-0053-03) - discontinued
Methergine tablets, Novartis
0.2 mg tablets, 100 count (NDC 00078-0054-05) - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
- Novartis discontinued both Methergine injection and tablets in early 2012.
- Akorn cannot provide a reason for the shortage of methylergonovine maleate injection.
Available Products
Methylergonovine maleate injection, Akorn
0.2 mg/mL, 1 mL vial (NDC 17478-0501-01)
Methylergonovine maleate injection, American Regent
0.2 mg/mL, 1 mL vial (NDC 00517-0740-20)
Methylergonovine maleate tablets, Gavis Pharmaceuticals
0.2 mg tablets, 28 count (NDC 43386-0140-28)
0.2 mg tablets, 100 count (NDC 43386-0140-01)
Estimated Resupply Dates
All presentations are available.
Related Shortages
Updated
October 3, 2012; August 3, 2012; June 6, 2012; June 4, 2012; May 22, 2012; April 17, 2012, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2012, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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