Tetracycline Oral Liquid

09 April 2007

Products Affected - Description

Sumycin Syrup, PAR Pharmaceutical

Reason for the Shortage

The company would not provide a reason for discontinuation. There are no alternative manufacturers for this product. There is a reference for a compounded product in the same strength (25 mg/ml) in Pediatric Drug Formulations, 5th Edition.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Tetracycline oral suspension is discontinued as of 3/2/2007.

Related Shortages

• Pentamidine Inhalation— Resolved
• Quinine Sulfate— Resolved
• Thiabendazole Tablet, Suspension— No Longer Available
• Trimethoprim Tablets— Resolved
• Trimetrexate Injection— No Longer Available

Updated

April 9, 2007 by University Health Care Hospitals and Clinics

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