Docusate Sodium Oral Liquid in Bulk Bottles Shortage
Last Updated: August 11, 2021
Status: Resolved
Products Affected - Description
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- Diocto oral liquid, Geri-Care, 150 mg/15 mL, 473 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 57896-0403-16 - discontinued
- Diocto oral syrup, Geri-Care, 60 mg/15 mL, 473 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 57896-0409-16 - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
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- Akorn did not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Geri-Care had a contract manufacturer shut down. The company has discontinued Diocto syrup and liquid.
- Lannett has Silace available.
- Docusate sodium 10 mL unit dose cups are not affected.
Available Products
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- Docu Liquid oral liquid, Akorn, 150 mg/15 mL, 473 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 50383-0771-16
- Silace oral liquid, Lannett, 150 mg/15 mL, 473 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 54838-0116-80
- Silace oral syrup, Lannett, 60 mg/15 mL, 473 mL bottle, 1 count, NDC 54838-0107-80
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- All marketed presentations are available.
Updated
Updated August 11, 2021 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created August 19, 2019 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2021, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
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