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BE ATC A02BX13 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Alginic Acid shortage in Belgium

Is there an Alginic Acid shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 1 Alginic Acid product is reported short in Belgium, the first since 28 Oct 2026. The company estimate for the return is 21 Dec 2026. Main reason: manufacturing problem.

Not reported short in any other country we track. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
BEGaviscon Adapted Formulation Mint 250 mg chewable tabl. 48Reckitt Benckiser (Healthcare)28 Oct 202621 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.