💊 Medicine AT August 24, 2026

Arthrotec Manteltabletten (Tablette)

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Arthrotec coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban. The shortage is due to manufacturing capacity issues. Affected packs: 50-tablet boxes are unavailable; 30-tablet boxes remain available.

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Shortage ongoing

DICLOFENAC NATRIUM is currently in short supply in AT.

📈 Timeline

59 days active so far

May 18, 2026 July 15, 2026

What is this? Arthrotec is a pill that helps with pain and swelling. It has two parts: one for pain and one to protect the stomach.

What's happening? Some packs of Arthrotec are hard to find in Austria. The 50-pill box is not available right now.

Does this affect me? If you take Arthrotec, check if you have the 30-pill box. The 50-pill box is out of stock.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for help if you need this medicine.

🤖 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)

DICLOFENAC NATRIUM MISOPROSTOL

Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: M01AB55 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Pfizer Corporation Austria Ges.m.b.H., Floridsdorfer Hauptstraße 1, 1210 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-08-24] · 50 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published

August 24, 2026

Last refreshed by us

18 hours ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://medikamente.basg.gv.at/en/medicine-shortage

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?

Arthrotec Manteltabletten (Tablette). Arthrotec coated tablets are subject to a parallel export ban. The shortage is due to manufacturing capacity issues. Affected packs: 50-tablet boxes are unavailable; 30-tablet boxes remain available.

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on August 24, 2026 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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