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💊 Medicine AT May 18, 2026

Furohexal 40 mg - Tabletten 40 mg (Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Furosemide · Source
Furohexal 40 mg - Tabletten 40 mg (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Furosemide · Source
Furohexal 40 mg tablets are currently unavailable in 50-tablet packs due to manufacturing shortages. Only the 20-tablet pack remains available.
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Resolved by agency
The issuing agency has confirmed this medicine alert is over — the underlying issue was addressed. Originally reported 117 days ago.
📈 Timeline
8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Furohexal 40 mg is a tablet that contains furosemide, a medicine used to remove extra water from the body.

What's happening? The 50-tablet pack is out of stock because the maker cannot produce enough right now. The smaller 20-tablet pack is still available.

Does this affect me? If you take the 50-tablet pack, you may need to switch to the 20-tablet pack or another brand.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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)
FUROSEMID
Agency-published detail

ATC: C03CA01 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Hexal Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5,Top 3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 50 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-05-18] · 20 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
May 18, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
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?
Furohexal 40 mg - Tabletten 40 mg (Tablette). Furohexal 40 mg tablets are currently unavailable in 50-tablet packs due to manufacturing shortages. Only the 20-tablet pack remains available.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 18, 2026 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ 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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