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ATC R05CB05 · Mucolytics · updated 2 Nov 2026

Mesna shortage

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

Is there a Mesna shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Mesna is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. The earliest expected return is 14 Dec 2026 (Ireland).

Countries1/16
Products1packs or presentations
Companies11 listed
Short since31 Aug 20262 months ago
Earliest return14 Dec 2026company estimate
Main reasonOther

Timeline

Ireland
2027Uromitexan tablets 400 mgUromitexan tablets 400 mgtoday

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
Baxter1 BAX

Listed: Baxter BAX · NYSE

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group R05CB · Mucolytics
Acetylcysteine6/16Ambroxol3/16Mannitol3/16Bromhexine1/16Carbocisteine1/16Mesna1/16Tiopronin1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
IEUromitexan tablets 400 mgBaxter Holding B.V.31 Aug 202614 Dec 2026Other
Company didn't provide

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

Questions

Is there a Mesna shortage?

Yes. As of 2 Nov 2026, Mesna is reported short in 1 of the 16 countries we track: Ireland. The earliest expected return is 14 Dec 2026 (Ireland).

When will Mesna be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 14 Dec 2026 in Ireland; Ireland: 14 Dec 2026. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Mesna in short supply?

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

Which companies have Mesna shortages?

Baxter.