Itraconazole Injection

17 October 2007

Products Affected - Description

Sporanox Injection (NDC 50458-0298-01), Ortho Biotech

Reason for the Shortage

Ortho Biotech has made a business decision to discontinue Sporanox injection. Oral Sporanox products are not affected by this discontinuation.

Estimated Resupply Dates

• Sporanox injection may be available from some wholesalers. The last batch manufactured expires February, 2008.
• Ortho Biotech has a Dear Health Care Professional letter available at: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/ucm089427.pdf.

Related Shortages

• Quinine Sulfate— Resolved
• Tetracycline Oral Liquid— No Longer Available
• Thiabendazole Tablet, Suspension— No Longer Available
• Trimethoprim Tablets— Resolved
• Trimetrexate Injection— No Longer Available

Updated

October 17, 2007; University of Utah, Drug Information Service

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