Benzalkonium Chloride

21 September 2009

Products Affected - Description

Zephiran, 8 ounces (NDC 00024-2521-04), Sanofi-Aventis
Zephiran, 1 gallon (NDC 00024-2521-08), Sanofi-Aventis

Reason for the Shortage

Sanofi-Aventis could not provide a reason for the shortage. There are no other manufacturers of benzalkonium chloride.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Sanofi-Aventis has Zephiran on a long-term back order and are anticipating discontinuing the product.

Related Shortages

Updated

September 21, 2009; July 31, 2009; June 16, 2009, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2009, University of Utah, Drug Information Service.

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