Carbocisteine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Carbocisteine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Carbocisteine shortage?

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

Countries1/16

Products3packs or presentations

Companies20 listed

Short since12 May 20233.5 years ago

Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate

Main reasonActive ingredient shortage

Japan

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.

products short, all countries

ATC group R05CB · Mucolytics

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
JP	カルボシステイン錠500mg「TCK」 limited	Tatsumi Kagaku	12 May 2023	not given	Manufacturing problem
JP	カルボシステイン錠500mg「ツルハラ」	Tsuruhara	9 Sep 2024	not given	Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem
JP	カルボシステインDS50%「ツルハラ」 limited	Tsuruhara	16 Apr 2025	not given	Active ingredient shortage Raw material (active ingredient) supply problem

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

Is there a Carbocisteine shortage?

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

When will Carbocisteine be back in stock?

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

Why is Carbocisteine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: active ingredient shortage. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Carbocisteine shortages?

Tsuruhara, Tatsumi Kagaku.