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ATC J01DD15 · Third-Generation Cephalosporins · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cefdinir shortage
As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefdinir has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Japan), covering 6 products from 3 companies.
Is there a Cefdinir shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefdinir is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
Timeline
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 countriesListed: Sawai 4887 · Tokyo
Compared with similar medicines
ATC group J01DD · Third-Generation CephalosporinsAffected products
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | セフジニルカプセル50mg「日医工」 | Nichi-Iko | 27 May 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | セフジニル錠50mg「サワイ」 | Sawai | 4 Sep 2024 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニルカプセル100mg「JG」 | Choseido | 4 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニルカプセル50mg「JG」 | Choseido | 4 Mar 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニル細粒小児用10%「SW」 | Sawai | 25 Aug 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
| JP | セフジニル細粒小児用10%「JG」 | Choseido | 2 Sep 2025 | not given | Manufacturing problem |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.
Questions
Is there a Cefdinir shortage?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cefdinir is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.
When will Cefdinir be back in stock?
No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.
Why is Cefdinir in short supply?
The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.
Which companies have Cefdinir shortages?
Choseido, Sawai, Nichi-Iko.