Phenytoin Injection
Last Updated: September 27, 2016
Status: Current
Products Affected - Description
Phenytoin sodium injection, Hospira
50 mg/mL, 5 mL ampule, 25 count (NDC 00409-1317-02) - discontinued
Reason for the Shortage
- Pfizer (Hospira) has discontinued phenytoin sodium injection.
- X-Gen is no longer marketing phenytoin sodium injection.
Available Products
Phenytoin sodium injection, West-Ward
50 mg/mL, 2 mL vial, 25 count (NDC 00641-0493-25)
50 mg/mL, 5 mL vial, 25 count (NDC 00641-2555-45)
Estimated Resupply Dates
West-Ward has phenytoin sodium injection available.
Related Shortages
- Fosphenytoin Injection — Resolved
- Mephobarbital Tablets — No Longer Available
- Phenobarbital Injection — Resolved
Updated
September 27 and 9, August 31, July 28, June 23 and 17, May 2, April 11, February 26 and 22, January 26, 2016; December 15 and 2, 2015, University of Utah, Drug Information Service. Copyright 2016, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.
