Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
Last Updated: July 13, 2017
Status: Current
Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution
Products Affected - Description
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Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Akorn
5 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 17478-0713-10)
Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Valeant
5 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 24208-0434-05)
10 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 24208-0434-10)
5 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 24208-0434-05)
10 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 24208-0434-10)
Reason for the Shortage
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- Allergan has Ocuflox ophthalmic solution available.
- Akorn did not provide a reason for the shortage.
- Rising has ofloxacin ophthalmic solution available.
- Valeant did not provide a reason for the shortage.
Available Products
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Ocuflox ophthalmic solution, Allergan
5 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 11980-0779-05)
Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Akorn
10 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 17478-0713-11)
10 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 17478-0713-11)
Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution, Rising Pharmaceuticals
5 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 64980-0515-05)
10 mL bottle, 1 count (NDC 64980-0515-01)
Estimated Resupply Dates
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- Valeant has temporarily discontinued ofloxacin ophthalmic solution in 5 mL and 10 mL bottles and the company cannot estimate a release date.
- Akorn has ofloxacin ophthalmic solution in 5 mL vials on allocation.
Related Shortages
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| Chloramphenicol Sodium Succinate Injection | Resolved No Commercially Available Preparations |
| Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment | Resolved |
| Ofloxacin Otic Solution | Resolved No Commercially Available Preparations |
| Sulfacetamide and Prednisolone Ophthalmic Ointment | Resolved |
Updated
July 13, May 5, March 24, February 9, January 13, 2017; December 12, November 15, September 6, July 28 and 15, May 31 and 27, April 25, 2016, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2017, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
