ATC R05CA03 · Expectorants · updated 2 Nov 2026

Guaifenesin shortage

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

Is there a Guaifenesin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Guaifenesin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 7 Dec 2026 (Czechia).

Countries1/16

Products1packs or presentations

Companies10 listed

Short since–

Earliest return7 Dec 2026company estimate

Main reasonManufacturing problem

Which companies are short

products short, all countries

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R05CA · Expectorants

Affected products

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
CZ	GUAJACURAN 200MG 200MG TBL OBD 30 anticipated	Zentiva, k.s., Praha	10 Nov 2026	7 Dec 2026	Manufacturing 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 Guaifenesin shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Guaifenesin is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Czechia. The earliest expected return is 7 Dec 2026 (Czechia).

When will Guaifenesin be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 7 Dec 2026 in Czechia; Czechia: 7 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Guaifenesin in short supply?

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

Which companies have Guaifenesin shortages?

Zentiva.