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ATC A01AA30 · Caries Prophylactic Agents · updated 4 Nov 2026

Combinations shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Combinations has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Italy, Sweden), covering 3 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Combinations is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 5 Feb 2027 (Sweden). 1 of 3 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products3packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since30 Mar 20267 months ago
Earliest return5 Feb 2027company estimate
Main reasonNot stated
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItaly1 product shortSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSweden2 products shortJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Sweden on 30 Mar 2026; most recently in Italy on 15 Jun 2026.

Not on the official list in: United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

ItalySweden
2027ELMEXELMEXXerodent 28,6 mg/0,25 mg Burk, 270 tabletterXerodent 28,6 mg/0,25 mg Burk, 270 tabletterXerodent 28,6 mg/0,25 mg Burk, 90 tabletterXerodent 28,6 mg/0,25 mg Burk, 90 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
Karo2Colgate -1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group A01AA · Caries Prophylactic Agents
Combinations2/16Sodium Fluoride1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
ITELMEXCOLGATE - PALMOLIVE COMMERCIALE S.R.L.15 Jun 2026not givenManufacturing problem
Problemi produttivi: forniture discontinue (carenza relativa solo al canale retail)
SEXerodent 28,6 mg/0,25 mg Burk, 270 tabletterKaro Pharma AB30 Mar 20265 Feb 2027Not stated
SEXerodent 28,6 mg/0,25 mg Burk, 90 tabletterKaro Pharma AB25 Apr 20265 Feb 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Combinations shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Combinations is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Italy, Sweden. The earliest expected return is 5 Feb 2027 (Sweden). 1 of 3 affected products have no return date.

When will Combinations be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 5 Feb 2027 in Sweden; Italy: no date given; Sweden: 5 Feb 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Combinations in short supply?

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

Which companies have Combinations shortages?

Karo, Colgate -.