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💊 Medicine AT June 3, 2026

Esomeprazol Krka 40 mg magensaftresistente Hartkapseln (magensaftresistente Hartkapsel)

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Esomeprazol Krka 40 mg magensaftresistente Hartkapseln (magensaftresistente Hartkapsel)
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Esomeprazole Krka 40 mg gastro-resistant hard capsules are delayed in production.
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Shortage ongoing
ESOMEPRAZOL MAGNESIUM DIHYDRAT is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
14 days active so far
June 4, 2026 June 17, 2026

What is this? Esomeprazol Krka 40 mg capsules protect your stomach by reducing acid. They are used for heartburn and stomach ulcers.

What's happening? Some packs of 14 capsules are out of stock until July 31. The 30-capsule packs are still available.

Does this affect me? If you take the 14-capsule pack, you may need to wait or switch to the 30-capsule pack.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before changing your 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)
ESOMEPRAZOL MAGNESIUM DIHYDRAT
Agency-published detail

ATC: A02BC05 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: KRKA d.d. Novo Mesto, Smarjeska Cesta 6, 8501 Novo Mesto, Slowenien · Affected packs: 14 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-06-03, resupply 2026-07-31] · 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
June 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 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?
Esomeprazol Krka 40 mg magensaftresistente Hartkapseln (magensaftresistente Hartkapsel). Esomeprazole Krka 40 mg gastro-resistant hard capsules are delayed in production.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 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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