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💊 Medicine AT November 28, 2023

Ampicillin „Vana“ 200 mg/ml - Injektionssuspension für Tiere 200 mg/ml (Injektionssuspension)

📷 Wikipedia: Ampicillin · Source
Ampicillin „Vana“ 200 mg/ml - Injektionssuspension für Tiere 200 mg/ml (Injektionssuspension)
📷 Wikipedia: Ampicillin · Source
Ampicillin "Vana" 200 mg/ml injection suspension for animals is no longer available.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1022 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
120 days in total
May 18, 2026 September 15, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Ampicillin is an antibiotic medicine used in animals. It comes as an injection.

What's happening? The medicine is no longer available in Austria. The company moved production to another maker.

Does this affect me? If you use this medicine for your animal, you may not find it now.

What should I do? Ask your vet or pharmacist for another suitable antibiotic.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Active substance(s)
AMPICILLIN TRIHYDRAT
Agency-published detail

ATC: QJ01CA01 · Reason: Produktionstransfer zu einem alternativen Hersteller · Marketing authorisation holder: Vana Ges.m.b.H., Wolfgang-Schmälzl-Gasse 6, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 100 ml Durchstechflasche, Schachtel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2020-03-02] · 50 ml Durchstechflasche, Schachtel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2020-03-02] · 12 x 50 ml Durchstechflasche, Schachtel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2020-03-02] · 12 x 100 ml Durchstechflasche, Schachtel [Nicht verfügbar, since 2020-03-02]

First published
November 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Ampicillin „Vana“ 200 mg/ml - Injektionssuspension für Tiere 200 mg/ml (Injektionssuspension). Ampicillin "Vana" 200 mg/ml injection suspension for animals is no longer available.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 28, 2023 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you take this medicine, contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor. They can advise on alternative products or substitutes. Do not stop taking prescription medicine without medical advice.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on medikamente.basg.gv.at.

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