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ATC R05CB02 · Mucolytics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Bromhexine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Bromhexine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Sweden), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Bromhexine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Bromhexine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since27 Sep 20242.1 years ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Sweden
202520262027Bisolvon Citron 8 mg Blister, 16 tabletterBisolvon Citron 8 mg Blister, 16 tablettertoday

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
Opella1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R05CB · Mucolytics
Acetylcysteine6/16Ambroxol3/16Mannitol3/16Bromhexine1/16Carbocisteine1/16Mesna1/16Tiopronin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
SEBisolvon Citron 8 mg Blister, 16 tabletterOpella Healthcare France SAS27 Sep 2024not givenNot stated

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

Questions

Is there a Bromhexine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Bromhexine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Sweden. No company has given a return date.

When will Bromhexine be back in stock?

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

Why is Bromhexine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: not stated. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Bromhexine shortages?

Opella.