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ATC S02AA05 · Antiinfectives · updated 2 Nov 2026

Clioquinol shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Clioquinol has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Australia), covering 1 product from 0 companies.

Is there a Clioquinol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Clioquinol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Australia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies00 listed
Short since30 Apr 20266 months ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonNot stated

Timeline

Australia
2027LOCACORTEN-VIOFORM ear drops bottleLOCACORTEN-VIOFORM ear drops bottletoday

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.

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S02AA · Antiinfectives
Ciprofloxacin2/16Clioquinol1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
AULOCACORTEN-VIOFORM ear drops bottle limited30 Apr 202631 Dec 2026Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Clioquinol shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Clioquinol is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Australia. The earliest expected return is 31 Dec 2026 (Australia).

When will Clioquinol be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 31 Dec 2026 in Australia; Australia: 31 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Clioquinol in short supply?

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

Which companies have Clioquinol shortages?

The registers do not name the companies.