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ATC S01XA08 · Other Ophthalmologicals · updated 4 Nov 2026

Acetylcysteine shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Acetylcysteine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Italy), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there an Acetylcysteine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Acetylcysteine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Italy. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since7 Sep 202658 days ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Italy
TIROCULARTIROCULARtoday

Solid bars run from the reported start to today; faded bars show the time left until the expected return. An arrow means no return date was given.

Which companies are short

products short, all countries
Omnivision1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01XA · Other Ophthalmologicals
Ciclosporin7/16Artificial Tears and Other Indifferent Preparations5/16Acetylcysteine1/16Ascorbic Acid1/16Dexpanthenol1/16Heparin1/16Riboflavin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITTIROCULAROMNIVISION ITALIA SRL7 Sep 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi

"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.

Questions

Is there an Acetylcysteine shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Acetylcysteine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Italy. No company has given a return date.

When will Acetylcysteine be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Italy: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Acetylcysteine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Acetylcysteine shortages?

Omnivision.