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ATC A02BX13 · Drugs for Acid Related Disorders

Alginic Acid shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Alginic Acid has a reported shortage in 1 of the 5 countries we track (Belgium), covering 1 product.

Countries1/5
Products1packs or presentations
Short since28 Oct 20263 days ago
Earliest return21 Dec 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonManufacturing problem

Timeline

Belgium
2027Gaviscon Adapted Formulation Mint 250 mg cheGaviscon Adapted Formulation Mint 250 mg chewable tabl. 48today

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.

Affected products

CountryProductHolderSinceExpected backReason
BEGaviscon Adapted Formulation Mint 250 mg chewable tabl. 48Reckitt Benckiser (Healthcare)28 Oct 202621 Dec 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production

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

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