Ciprofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Shortage
Last Updated: March 22, 2023
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
-
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Akorn, 0.3%, 2.5 mL bottle, NDC 17478-0714-25 - discontinued
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Akorn, 0.3%, 5 mL bottle, NDC 17478-0714-10 - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
-
- Akorn ceased manufacturing in February 2023.
- Novartis discontinued Ciloxan.
- Sandoz has ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution available.
Available Products
-
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Sandoz, 0.3%, 10 mL bottle, NDC 61314-0656-10
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Sandoz, 0.3%, 2.5 mL bottle, NDC 61314-0656-25
- Ciprofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Sandoz, 0.3%, 5 mL bottle, NDC 61314-0656-05
Estimated Resupply Dates
-
- Sandoz has all presentations available.
Updated
Updated March 22, 2023 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created July 17, 2018 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2023, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.