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ATC R03CA02 · Drugs for Obstructive Airway Diseases

Ephedrine shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Ephedrine has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Belgium), covering 2 products.

Countries1/5
Products2packs or presentations
Short since26 Mar 20206.6 years ago
Earliest return31 Dec 2030company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonOther
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium2 packs short

Timeline

Belgium
202220232024202520262028202920302031Ephedrine HCL Sterop 10 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.Ephedrine HCL Sterop 10 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v./s.c. amp. 10 x 1 mlEphedrine HCL Sterop 10 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.Ephedrine HCL Sterop 10 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v./s.c. amp. 100 x 1 mltoday

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

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
BEEphedrine HCL Sterop 10 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v./s.c. amp. 10 x 1 mlLaboratoires Sterop26 Mar 202031 Dec 2030Other
Other reason
BEEphedrine HCL Sterop 10 mg/1 ml inj. sol. i.m./i.v./s.c. amp. 100 x 1 mlLaboratoires Sterop26 Mar 202031 Dec 2030Other
Other reason

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