Drug shortage
Metronidazole Injection · B. Braun Medical Inc.
FDA drug shortage · Current · updated Apr 17, 2025
Key facts
| Generic name | Metronidazole Injection |
|---|---|
| Proprietary name | Metro I.V. In Plastic Container |
| Company | B. Braun Medical Inc. |
| Presentation | Metro I.v. In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0264-5535-32) |
| Dosage form | Injection |
| Strength | 500 mg/100 mL |
| Status | Current |
| Reason for shortage | Demand increase for the drug |
| Therapeutic category | Anti-Infective |
| Package NDCs | 0264-5535-32 |
| First posted | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Last updated | Apr 17, 2025 |
At a glance
- 1–9 Package NDCs affected
- 10–99 FDA shortage records for this drug
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About FDA drug shortages
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