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ATC S01GX10 · Other Antiallergics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Epinastine shortage

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

Is there an Epinastine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Epinastine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies10 listed
Short since5 Jun 20265 months ago
Earliest returnnot givencompany estimate
Main reasonQuality problem or recall

Timeline

Japan
アレジオン錠10アレジオン錠10today

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
Boehringer Ingelheim1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01GX · Other Antiallergics
Ketotifen6/16Azelastine3/16Bilastine3/16Levocabastine2/16Olopatadine2/16Cromoglicic Acid, Combinations1/16Epinastine1/16Spaglumic Acid1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
アレジオン錠10 limitedBoehringer Ingelheim5 Jun 2026not givenQuality problem or recall
Quality problem

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

Questions

Is there an Epinastine shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Epinastine is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Japan. No company has given a return date.

When will Epinastine be back in stock?

No return date has been given; Japan: no date given. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Epinastine in short supply?

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

Which companies have Epinastine shortages?

Boehringer Ingelheim.