Medicines news

Where there is new information about medicines that are used in paediatric nephrology, we will post it here

Azathioprine Oral Suspension

A new licensed Azathioprine oral suspension has been released by Nova.

Mycophenolate Mofetil 1g in 5ml liquid

Previously those on mycophenolate mofetil liquid will have received the Cellcept brand. From 1^st of June 2024 there a new Rosemont brand mycophenolate mofetil liquid available.

Changes to sodium bicarbonate liquid

Patients who obtain sodium bicarbonate liquid through Nottingham University Hospitals will have two options for what to use:

Multivitamins for children with CKD

Unfortunately Ketovite tablets are no longer available. Here are some alternatives that are suitable for children with CKD.

Calcium supplementation

There are currently no licensed liquid calcium supplements after the discontinuation of Calcium Sandoz.

Oxybutynin MR (Lyrinel XL)

Lyrinel XL has been discontinued which means there is no modified release preparation of oxybutynin available in the UK. This means all patients will need to be switched to an alternative.

Levamisole availability

Levamisole is a medicine which is not commercially available in the UK and therefore has to be imported from Europe.