8/15/2024

Theophylline 24-Hour Extended Release Capsules and Tablets

Products Affected - Description

- Theophylline extended release tablet, Rhodes, 400 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 42858-0701-01
- Theophylline extended release tablet, Rhodes, 600 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 42858-0702-01 - discontinued

Reason for the Shortage

- Endo has Theo-24 capsules available.
- Rhodes did not provide a reason for the shortage of theophylline 400 mg extended-release tablets. Rhodes discontinued the 600 mg extended-release tablets in May 2024 due to a business decision.
- Glenmark has theophylline 24-hour extended-release tablets available. The company is reviewing orders.

Available Products

- Theo-24 extended release capsule, Endo Pharmaceuticals, 100 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 52244-0100-10
- Theo-24 extended release capsule, Endo Pharmaceuticals, 200 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 52244-0200-10
- Theo-24 extended release capsule, Endo Pharmaceuticals, 300 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 52244-0300-10
- Theo-24 extended release capsule, Endo Pharmaceuticals, 400 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 52244-0400-10
- Theophylline extended release tablet, Glenmark, 400 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 68462-0380-01
- Theophylline extended release tablet, Glenmark, 600 mg, bottle, 100 count, NDC 68462-0356-01

Estimated Resupply Dates

- Rhodes has theophylline 400 mg extended-release tablets on back order and the company cannot estimate a release date.

Updated

Updated August 15, 2024 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. Created August 22, 2023 by Leslie Jensen, PharmD, Drug Information Specialist. © 2024, Drug Information Service, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT.

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