7/17/2019

Iron Dextran Injection

Reason for the Shortage

- Allergan had INFeD on shortage due to manufacturing delays. They changed NDC numbers in early-2019.
- American Regent discontinued Dexferrum injection in 2014.

Available Products

- INFeD injection, Allergan, 50 mg/mL, 2 mL vial, 10 count, NDC 00023-6082-10

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Allergan has INFeD 50 mg/mL 2 mL vials available.

Updated

Updated July 17, 2019 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created March 28, 2018 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2019, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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