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💊 Medicine AT August 18, 2026

Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten 90 mg (Retardtablette, Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Dihydrocodeine · Source
Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten 90 mg (Retardtablette, Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Dihydrocodeine · Source
Codidol retard 90 mg film-coated tablets (90 mg, modified-release) are temporarily unavailable due to a production transfer to another manufacturer.
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Shortage ongoing
DIHYDROCODEIN BITARTRAT is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
23 days active so far
August 20, 2026 September 11, 2026

What is this? Codidol retard is a pain-relief tablet with the active ingredient dihydrocodeine. It is used for strong pain.

What's happening? The medicine is not available in Austria right now. It will be back in stock at the end of October.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine, you may not be able to get it until it returns.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice on other pain relief options.

🤖 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)
DIHYDROCODEIN BITARTRAT
Agency-published detail

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: N02AA08 · Reason: Produktionstransfer zu einem alternativen Hersteller · Marketing authorisation holder: Ennogen Healthcare (Europe) Limited, Block B The Crescent Building Northwood Crescent Northwood -, D09 C6X8 Dublin 9, Irland · Affected packs: 20 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-08-13, resupply 2026-10-31] · 10 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-08-13, resupply 2026-10-31]

First published
August 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
18 hours 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?
Codidol retard 90 mg - Filmtabletten 90 mg (Retardtablette, Filmtablette). Codidol retard 90 mg film-coated tablets (90 mg, modified-release) are temporarily unavailable due to a production transfer to another manufacturer.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 18, 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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