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ATC D04AA13 · Antihistamines for Topical Use · updated 2 Nov 2026

Dimetindene shortage

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

Is there a Dimetindene shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Dimetindene is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 15 Jan 2027 (Czechia).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since11 Sep 202652 days ago
Earliest return15 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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
2027FENISTIL 1MG/G 1MG/G GEL 1X30G IIFENISTIL 1MG/G 1MG/G GEL 1X30G IItoday

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
Haleon1 HLN

Listed: Haleon HLN · LSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group D04AA · Antihistamines for Topical Use
Dimetindene1/16Promethazine1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CZFENISTIL 1MG/G 1MG/G GEL 1X30G IIHaleon Czech Republic s.r.o., Praha11 Sep 202615 Jan 2027Manufacturing problem
Výrobní důvody

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

Questions

Is there a Dimetindene shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Dimetindene is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 15 Jan 2027 (Czechia).

When will Dimetindene be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 15 Jan 2027 in Czechia; Czechia: 15 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Dimetindene in short supply?

The most common reason reported is: manufacturing problem. Reasons by product are listed in the table below.

Which companies have Dimetindene shortages?

Haleon.