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ATC S01GX08 · Ophthalmologicals
Ketotifen shortage
As of 31 Oct 2026, Ketotifen has a reported shortage in 2 of the 5 countries we track (Spain, Austria), covering 4 products.
Countries2/5
Products4packs or presentations
Short since20 May 202517 months ago
Earliest return14 Nov 2026company estimate
No return date0products
Main reasonNot stated
Timeline
SpainAustria
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
| Country | Product | Holder | Since | Expected back | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ES | BENTIFEN 0,25mg/ml COLIRIO EN SOLUCION , 1 frasco de 5 ml | Laboratoires Thea | 20 May 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| ES | ZADITEN 0,25 mg/ml COLIRIO EN SOLUCION , 1 frasco de 5 ml | Laboratoires Thea | 12 Aug 2025 | 14 Nov 2026 | Not stated |
| AT | Zaditen 0,025% - Augentropfen, 5 ml | Laboratoires Thea | 16 Jul 2025 | 31 Jan 2027 | Quality problem or recall Rückruf von Chargen am Markt |
| AT | Zaditen konservierungsmittelfrei 0,025% - Augentropfen in Einzeldosisbehältnissen, 20 Stück | Laboratoires Thea | 16 Mar 2026 | 31 Jan 2027 | Manufacturing problem Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung |
"Expected back" is the date the company gave the authority, when it gave one. Ask a pharmacist about alternatives.