When will Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution be back in stock?

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Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution

Brand names: Cefotaxime

Category: Anti-Infective, Pediatric

Unavailable 4Available 2

FDA status: Current · Last FDA update: Sep 18, 2026 · First posted: Feb 17, 2015 (in shortage 11 years 7 months) · 2 manufacturers, 6 listed presentations

As of Sep 18, 2026, the FDA lists Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution as currently in shortage. Of 6 manufacturer presentations, 4 Unavailable, 2 Available.

Ask your pharmacist: which of the 2 manufacturers below can they order right now, and whether a different strength or form of Cefotaxime Sodium Powder, for Solution is available. For alternatives, talk to your prescriber — see what to do if your medication is in shortage.

Presentation & package NDC	Manufacturer	Availability	FDA note
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 0143-9931-25) NDC 0143-9931-25	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	Unavailable	Estimated recovery: TBD
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 1 g (NDC 21586-011-02) NDC 21586-011-02	SteriMax, Inc.	Available	-
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 0143-9933-25) NDC 0143-9933-25	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	Unavailable	Estimated recovery: TBD
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 2 g (NDC 21586-012-02) NDC 21586-012-02	SteriMax, Inc.	Available	-
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 10 g (NDC 0143-9935-01) NDC 0143-9935-01	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	Unavailable	Estimated recovery: TBD
Cefotaxime Sodium, Powder, for Solution, 500 mg (NDC 0143-9930-10) NDC 0143-9930-10	Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	Unavailable	Estimated recovery: TBD

Related medications in shortage

Other Anti-Infective, Pediatric medications currently on the FDA shortage list — useful context if you and your prescriber are weighing alternatives. Always confirm with your pharmacist.

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FDA data last synced Oct 1, 2026 (FDA record dated Sep 30, 2026).