KEMADRIN® (procyclidine hydrochloride) tablets Discontinued.

King Pharmaceuticals®, Inc. has decided to discontinue the manufacture of KEMADRIN® (procyclidine hydrochloride) tablets. KEMADRIN® tablets will remain available through pharmacies and wholesalers until current supplies are depleted.

KEMADRIN® tablets are distributed through King Pharmaceuticals®, Inc. No additional product will be available after King, pharmacy, and wholesaler supplies are exhausted.

If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact our Professional Information Services Department at 800-776-3637.

KEMADRIN® (procyclidine hydrochloride) is a synthetic antispasmodic compound indicated in the treatment of parkinsonism including the postencephalitic, arteriosclerotic, and idiopathic types. Partial control of the parkinsonism symptoms is the usual therapeutic accomplishment.

Letter from King Pharmaceuticals

Tags: FDA Alert, Drug Discontinuation, KEMADRIN® (procyclidine hydrochloride), KEMADRIN® tablets, King Pharmaceuticals®

CORTISPORIN® Ophthalmic Suspension Discontinued.

King Pharmaceuticals®, Inc. has decided to discontinue the manufacture of CORTISPORIN® Ophthalmic Suspension (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and hydrocortisone ophthalmic suspension).
CORTISPORIN® Ophthalmic Suspension will remain available through pharmacies and wholesalers until current supplies are depleted.
CORTISPORIN® Ophthalmic Suspension is distributed through King Pharmaceuticals®, Inc. No additional product will be available after King, pharmacy, and wholesaler supplies are exhausted.
If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact our Professional Information Services Department at 800-776-3637. CORTISPORIN® Ophthalmic Suspension (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and hydrocortisone ophthalmic suspension) is a sterile antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory suspension indicated for steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists.

Letter from King Pharmaceuticals

Tags: FDA Alert, Drug Discontinuation, CORTISPORIN® Ophthalmic Suspension

Geocillin Production Discontinued.

Geocillin (carbenicillin indanyl sodium) tablets 382 mg. Geocillin was used to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Pfizer has discontinued this product. There are no other FDA approved manufacturers currently for carbenicillin tablets.
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