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FDA Shortage Check

Is Metronidazole Injection in shortage?

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IN SHORTAGE

Metronidazole Injection: in shortage

IV bags
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  • Reason: “Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug”. FDA shortage reason (FDASIA), reported by the manufacturer
  • Reason: “Other”. FDA shortage reason (FDASIA), reported by the manufacturer
  • Estimate: “Estimated recovery: November 2026”. Manufacturer’s estimate, InfoRLife SA, Oct 6, 2026
DRUG
Metronidazole Injection
FDA LISTING
FORM
injection
STATUS
Currently in Shortage
FIRST POSTED
Jan 13, 2022
LAST FDA UPDATE
Oct 21, 2026
AS OF
Oct 24, 2026
SOURCE

FDA lists 4 presentations: 1 unavailable · 2 limited · 1 available.

FDA Drug Shortages checked Oct 24, 2026, 21:05 ET · FDA updates daily · manufacturer-reported

Information from FDA’s drug shortage list, reported by manufacturers. Not medical advice. Don’t stop, change or ration a medicine without talking to your prescriber or pharmacist.

FDA's listing, word for word: Metronidazole Injection. 4 presentations from 3 makers.

Check your own medication, form and strength

What to ask at the counter

  1. Is this a supply problem at this pharmacy, or everywhere? Could another pharmacy have it? FDA consumer FAQ (opens in a new tab)
  2. Is my strength or the maker you stock affected? FDA list, by presentation
  3. Is there an alternative to this medicine I should ask my prescriber about? FDA consumer FAQ (opens in a new tab)
  4. When should I check back, or can you order it?

FDA: “talk with your health care provider or pharmacist for other treatment options during the shortage.” FDA Drug Shortages page (opens in a new tab)

This listing on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)Report a shortage to FDA: drugshortages@fda.hhs.gov

Every presentation FDA lists, by maker

Availability is FDA's text for each package, as the manufacturer reported it. Makers with unavailable or limited packages come first.

Gland Pharma Limited1 presentation · 1 unavailable

Contact (FDA's listing): Distributed by Sun Pharma

  • 500 mg/100 mL

    Metronidazole In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 47335-993-01)

    Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug

    NDC 47335-993-01Reverified

    Unavailable

InfoRLife SA2 presentations · 2 limited

Contact (FDA's listing): Sagent: 866-625-1618

  • 500 mg/100 mL

    Metronidazole in Flexible Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0409-0152-24)

    Labeler: Hospira Inc.

    NDC 0409-0152-24Reverified

    Limited Availability

  • 500 mg/100 mL

    Metronidazole, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 25021-131-82)

    Estimated recovery: November 2026; Marketed by Sagent Pharmaceuticals

    NDC 25021-131-82Revised

    Limited Availability

Baxter Healthcare1 presentation · 1 available or not stated

Contact (FDA's listing): 888-229-0001

  • 500 mg/100 mL

    Flagyl I.v. Rtu In Plastic Container, Injection, 500 mg/100 mL (NDC 0338-1055-48)

    NDC 0338-1055-48Reverified

    Available

What the manufacturers told FDA

  • InfoRLife SA · ‘Estimated recovery: November 2026; Marketed by Sagent Pharmaceuticals’ · updated Oct 2026

More on FDA ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Reason for the shortage (FDASIA)

  • Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
  • Other

As reported by the manufacturer under the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act.

Alternatives

FDA lists none: “Providing a list of alternative drug products for a drug in shortage is part of the ‘practice of medicine.’ FDA does not regulate the practice of medicine.” Your prescriber or pharmacist can talk through options with you. ASHP also tracks shortages and suggested alternatives (different criteria) ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Questions

Is Metronidazole Injection in shortage?
Yes. As of Oct 24, 2026, FDA lists Metronidazole Injection as currently in shortage: 4 presentations, 1 unavailable and 2 limited.
When will the Metronidazole Injection shortage end?
FDA gives no end date. 1 presentation carry a manufacturer’s own estimate, quoted on this page with its date.
Does FDA list alternatives to Metronidazole Injection?
No. FDA calls a list of alternatives part of the ‘practice of medicine’. Ask your pharmacist or prescriber.