1/31/2022

Belladonna and Opium Suppositories

Reason for the Shortage

- Perrigo had belladonna and opium suppositories on shortage because they were waiting to get more raw ingredient.
- Padagis has separated from Perrigo and the final changeover happened in July 2021.
- Padagis is the sole supplier of belladonna/opium suppositories.

Available Products

- Belladonna and opium suppository, Padagis, 16.2 mg/30 mg, 12 count, NDC 00574-7045-12
- Belladonna and opium suppository, Padagis, 16.2 mg/60 mg, 12 count, NDC 00574-7040-12

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Padagis has belladonna/opium 16.2/30 mg suppositories and 16.2 mg/60 mg suppositories available.

Updated

Updated January 31, 2022 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created June 30, 2021 by Michelle Wheeler, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2022, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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