Chlorpheniramine maleate (Histafen): Supply issue resolved
We advised that chlorpheniramine maleate (Histafen, pharmacode 240311) oral liquid (2 mg / 5 ml) would be briefly out of stock from mid-June to mid August 2022.
11 August 2022: Supply issue resolved. Supplies of Histafen have been released.
Affected product
- Chemical: Chlorpheniramine maleate
- Brand: Histafen
- Presentation: Oral liq 2 mg per 5 ml
- Pharmacode: 240311
Schedule listing for Histafen(external link)
Alternative products
We have received clinical advice that any other product listed in the antihistamines therapeutic group can be used as an alternative.
All products listed in the antihistamine therapeutic group(external link)
Resupplied as of 11 August 2022
We confirmed Histafen oral liquid was available again from 11 August 2022.
Who to contact
If you have any questions about this supply issue, email enquiry@pharmac.govt.nz