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ATC R05DA09 · Cough and Cold Preparations
Dextromethorphan shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Dextromethorphan has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Italy, Belgium), covering 2 products.
Countries2/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since4 Nov 202424 months ago
Earliest return28 Feb 2027company estimate
No return date1products
Main reasonRegulatory or licensing
Timeline
ItalyBelgium
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.
Affected products
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT | DESTROMETORFANO BROMIDRATO FARMAKOPEA | FARMAKOPEA S.P.A. | 7 Apr 2025 | not given | Regulatory or licensing Problemi regolatori |
| BE | Dextroforme 1 mg/ml syrup 1 l (< 360 ml) | Conforma | 4 Nov 2024 | 28 Feb 2027 | Other Other reason |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.