Carbamazepine Extended-Release Tablets

14 July 2008

Products Affected - Description

Tegretol-XR tablets, Novartis
100 mg tablets (old NDC 00083-0061-30)(new NDC 00078-0510-05)
200 mg tablets (old NDC 00083-0062-30)(new NDC 00078-0511-05)
400 mg tablets (old NDC 00083-0063-30)(new NDC 00078-0512-05)

Reason for the Shortage

Novartis states Tegretol XR was in short supply due to manufacturing problems.

Estimated Resupply Dates

Novartis has all three presentations of Tegretol XR available. Each presentation has a new NDC number.

Related Shortages

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

Updated

July 14, 2008; June 17, 2008; copyright 2008, University of Utah, Drug Information Service

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