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ATC S01GA01 · Sympathomimetics Used as Decongestants · updated 4 Nov 2026

Naphazoline shortage

As of 4 Nov 2026, Naphazoline has a reported shortage in 2 of the 16 countries we track (Canada, Ireland), covering 2 products from 2 companies.

Is there a Naphazoline shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Naphazoline is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland. The earliest expected return is 4 Jan 2027 (Ireland). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

Countries2/16
Products2packs or presentations
Companies20 listed
Short since15 Apr 201610.6 years ago
Earliest return4 Jan 2027company estimate
Main reasonManufacturing problem
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United StatesNo reported shortageCanada1 product shortGermanyNo reported shortageFranceNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpainNo reported shortageIreland1 product shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgiumNo reported shortageSwitzerlandNo reported shortageCzechiaNo reported shortageNorwayNo reported shortageSwedenNo reported shortageJapanNo reported shortageNew ZealandNo reported shortageAustraliaNo reported shortage

How the shortage spread

All cross-border shortages

Countries in the order the shortage started there (earliest start date of a product still short). First reported in Canada on 15 Apr 2016; most recently in Ireland on 28 Feb 2024.

Not on the official list in: United States, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czechia, Norway, Sweden, Japan, New Zealand, Australia.

Timeline

CanadaIreland
20222023202420252026ODAN-NAPHAZOLINE (15 mL)ODAN-NAPHAZOLINE (15 mL)Murine irritation & redness relief, 0.012% wMurine irritation & redness relief, 0.012% w / v, eye drops solutiontoday

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
Odan1Elara Pharmaservices1

Compared with similar medicines

ATC group S01GA · Sympathomimetics Used as Decongestants
Naphazoline2/16Phenylephrine, Combinations1/16

Affected products

CountryProductCompanySinceExpected backReason
CAODAN-NAPHAZOLINE (15 mL)ODAN LABORATORIES LTD15 Apr 2016not givenManufacturing problem
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug
IEMurine irritation & redness relief, 0.012% w / v, eye drops solutionElara Pharmaservices Europe Limited28 Feb 20244 Jan 2027Not stated

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

Questions

Is there a Naphazoline shortage?

Yes. As of 4 Nov 2026, Naphazoline is reported short in 2 of the 16 countries we track: Canada, Ireland. The earliest expected return is 4 Jan 2027 (Ireland). 1 of 2 affected products have no return date.

When will Naphazoline be back in stock?

Companies expect supply back from 4 Jan 2027 in Ireland; Canada: no date given; Ireland: 4 Jan 2027. These are company estimates reported to each authority.

Why is Naphazoline in short supply?

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

Which companies have Naphazoline shortages?

Odan, Elara Pharmaservices.