Drug Shortage Report for GENTAMICIN(E)
| Report ID | 58562 |
| Drug Identification Number | 02082152 |
| Brand name | GENTAMICIN(E) 80MG LIQ IV 1.6MG/ML |
| Common or Proper name | Gentamicin 80mg in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection |
| Company Name | BAXTER CORPORATION |
| Market Status | MARKETED |
| Active Ingredient(s) | GENTAMICIN |
| Strength(s) | 1.6MG |
| Dosage form(s) | SOLUTION |
| Route of administration | INTRAVENOUS |
| Packaging size | 50mL |
| ATC code | J01GB |
| ATC description | AMINOGLYCOSIDE ANTIBACTERIALS |
| Reason for shortage | Disruption of the manufacture of the drug. |
| Anticipated start date | 2018-08-20 |
| Actual start date | 2018-08-20 |
| Estimated end date | 2018-09-04 |
| Actual end date | 2018-09-04 |
| Shortage status | Resolved |
| Updated date | 2018-09-05 |
| Company comments | Please consult your hospital pharmacy for acceptable clinical alternatives. Alternative dose of premixed gentamcin available - 100mg Gentamicin in 100ML 0.9% Sodium Chloride (JB0863). |
| Health Canada comments | |
| Tier 3 Status | No |
| Contact Address | 7125 MISSISSAUGA ROAD MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO CANADA L5N 0C2 |
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| v10 | 2018-09-05 | English | Compare |
| v9 | 2018-09-04 | French | Compare |
| v8 | 2018-09-04 | English | Compare |
| v7 | 2018-08-29 | French | Compare |
| v6 | 2018-08-29 | English | Compare |
| v5 | 2018-08-29 | French | Compare |
| v4 | 2018-08-29 | English | Compare |
| v3 | 2018-08-21 | English | Compare |
| v2 | 2018-08-20 | French | Compare |
| v1 | 2018-08-20 | English | Compare |
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