11/25/2019

Ciprofloxacin Oral Suspension

Products Affected - Description

- Ciprofloxacin oral powder for suspension, Lupin, 250 mg/5 mL, 100 mL bottle, NDC 68180-0392-01
- Ciprofloxacin oral powder for suspension, Lupin, 500 mg/5 mL, 100 mL bottle, NDC 68180-0393-01

Reason for the Shortage

- Lupin has ciprofloxacin oral powder for suspension on long term back order and the company has no plans to reintroduce the product.
- Bayer has Cipro oral suspension available.

Available Products

- Cipro oral powder for suspension, Bayer, 250 mg/5 mL, 100 mL bottle, NDC 50419-0777-01
- Cipro oral powder for suspension, Bayer, 500 mg/5 mL, 100 mL bottle, NDC 50419-0773-01

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Lupin has ciprofloxacin oral suspension on long-term back order and the company cannot estimate a release date.
- Bayer has Cipro oral suspension readily available.

Updated

Updated November 25, 2019 by Megan Dryer, PharmD. Created August 24, 2016 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2019, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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