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JP ATC R06AE07 · updated 2 Nov 2026
Cetirizine shortage in Japan
Is there a Cetirizine shortage in Japan?
Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 3 Cetirizine products are reported short in Japan, the first since 5 Mar 2024. No return date has been given. Main reason: other.
Also short in Canada, Italy, Czechia. All countries.
Affected products in Japan
| Country | Product | Company | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ジルテック錠5 | ユーシービージャパン | 5 Mar 2024 | not given | Quality problem or recall Quality problem |
| JP | セチリジン塩酸塩錠10mg「CH」 limited | Choseido | 5 Dec 2025 | not given | Other |
| JP | ジルテックドライシロップ1.25% limited | ユーシービージャパン | 27 Jan 2026 | not given | Other |
Source
MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare), supply status of prescription medicines. Official list. Prescription products under limited shipment or supply suspension (delistings excluded); one row per product.