BE ATC R06AE09 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Levocetirizine shortage in Belgium

Is there a Levocetirizine shortage in Belgium?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, 2 Levocetirizine products are reported short in Belgium, the first since 30 Jul 2026. The company estimate for the return is 6 Nov 2026 (latest 15 Dec 2026). Main reason: other.

Also short in Italy, Czechia, Japan. All countries.

Affected products in Belgium

Country	Product	Company	Since	Expected back	Reason
BE	Levocetirizin AB 5 mg film-coat. tabl. 100	Aurobindo	30 Jul 2026	15 Dec 2026	Other Other reason
BE	Levocetirizine Sandoz 5 mg film-coat. tabl. 40	Sandoz	18 Sep 2026	6 Nov 2026	Increased demand

Source

FAMHP (Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products), PharmaStatus / SAMv2. Official list. All authorised packs with a declared temporary unavailability.