Fosphenytoin Injection

18 July 2006

Products Affected - Description

75mg/mL (50 mg/mL phenytoin equivalent), Pfizer

Reason for the Shortage

Pfizer would not provide a reason for the shortage.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Pfizer has both the 2 mL vials (NDC 00071-4007-05) and the 10 mL vials (NDC 00071-4008-10) available. Previously these products were on backorder.

Related Shortages

• Phenytoin Capsules— No Longer Available
• Phenytoin Chewable Tablets— Resolved

Updated

July 18, 2006; July 7, June 8 and May 30, 2006, University of Utah, Drug Information Service

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