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ATC R06AX02 · Other Antihistamines for Systemic Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Cyproheptadine shortage

As of 2 Nov 2026, Cyproheptadine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 16 countries we track (Czechia), covering 1 product from 1 company.

Is there a Cyproheptadine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cyproheptadine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Czechia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since31 Oct 20242.0 years ago
Earliest return30 Jun 2027company estimate
Main reasonRegulatory or licensing
United StatesNo reported shortageCanadaNo reported shortageGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIrelandNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechia1 product shortNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

Timeline

Czechia
202520262027PERITOL 4MG 4MG TBL NOB 20PERITOL 4MG 4MG TBL NOB 20today

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
Egis Plc1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R06AX · Other Antihistamines for Systemic Use
Desloratadine7/16Loratadine5/16Ebastine4/16Bilastine3/16Fexofenadine3/16Rupatadine3/16Ketotifen2/16Cyproheptadine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZPERITOL 4MG 4MG TBL NOB 20Egis Pharmaceuticals PLC, Budapešť31 Oct 202430 Jun 2027Regulatory or licensing
Procesní-registrační důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Cyproheptadine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Cyproheptadine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 30 Jun 2027 (Czechia).

When will Cyproheptadine be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 30 Jun 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 30 Jun 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Cyproheptadine in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: regulatory or licensing. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Cyproheptadine shortages?

Egis Plc.