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ATC A06AC01 · Drugs for Constipation

Ispaghula (Psylla Seeds) shortage

As of 31 Oct 2026, Ispaghula (Psylla Seeds) has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Spain, Belgium), covering 5 products.

Countries2/5
Products5packs or presentations
Short since13 Jan 202610 months ago
Earliest return6 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date2products
Main reasonNot stated
GermanyNo reported shortageItalyNo reported shortageSpain3 packs shortAustriaNo reported shortageBelgium2 packs short

Timeline

SpainBelgium
2027PLANTAGO OVATA LAINCO 3,5 g POLVO PARA SUSPEPLANTAGO OVATA LAINCO 3,5 g POLVO PARA SUSPENSION ORAL, 30 sobresPLANTABEN 3,5 g POLVO EFERVESCENTE , 30 sobrPLANTABEN 3,5 g POLVO EFERVESCENTE , 30 sobresPLANTAGO OVATA VIATRIS 3,5 g POLVO EFERVESCEPLANTAGO OVATA VIATRIS 3,5 g POLVO EFERVESCENTE, 30 sobresColofiber 4.7 g gran. sachet 20Colofiber 4.7 g gran. sachet 20Spagulax M 70 g gran. 700 gSpagulax M 70 g gran. 700 gtoday

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
ESPLANTAGO OVATA LAINCO 3,5 g POLVO PARA SUSPENSION ORAL, 30 sobresLainco S.A.13 Jan 2026not givenNot stated
ESPLANTABEN 3,5 g POLVO EFERVESCENTE , 30 sobresCooper Consumer Health B.V.12 Aug 202614 Dec 2026Not stated
ESPLANTAGO OVATA VIATRIS 3,5 g POLVO EFERVESCENTE, 30 sobresViatris Healthcare Limited15 Oct 2026not givenNot stated
BEColofiber 4.7 g gran. sachet 20Cooper Consumer Health10 Jun 202622 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in production
BESpagulax M 70 g gran. 700 gAlmirall19 Oct 20266 Nov 2026Manufacturing problem
Delay in the release of the end product

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