Carbenicillin Indanyl Capsules

16 January 2008

Products Affected - Description

Geocillin 382 mg capsules, Pfizer

Reason for the Shortage

Pfizer states that Geocillin was discontinued September 2007 for marketing reasons. There are currently no other suppliers of carbenicillin indanyl capsules.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Geocillin is discontinued.

Related Shortages

• Aztreonam Injection
• Cefaclor
• Cefazolin Injection— Resolved
• Cefepime Injection— Resolved
• Cefotetan Disodium— Resolved
• Cefotetan Injection— Resolved
• Cefoxitin Injection— Resolved
• Ceftizoxime Injection— Resolved
• Cefuroxime Injection— Resolved
• Ciprofloxacin Immediate-Release Tablets
• Doxycycline Hyclate Injection
• Erythromycin Lactobionate Injection
• Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment
• Imipenem and Cilastatin Injection— Resolved
• Kanamycin— Resolved
• Kanamycin Sulfate Injection
• Loracarbef Oral Tablets and Suspension— No Longer Available
• Minocycline Injection— No Longer Available
• Nafcillin Injection— Resolved
• Oxacillin Injection— Resolved
• Penicillin G Benzathine Injection— Resolved
• Penicillin G Procaine Suspension for Injection— Resolved
• Piperacillin and Tazobactam Injection— Resolved
• Polymyxin B Injection— Resolved
• Ticarcillin and Clavulanate Injection— Resolved
• Tigecycline Injection— Resolved
• Tobramycin Powder for Injection
• Vancomycin Hydrochloride Injection

Updated

January 16, 2008; Copyright 2008, University of Utah, Drug Information Service

Back to Drug Shortage Product Bulletins