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💊 Medicine AT April 30, 2026

Furohexal 500 mg - Tabletten 500 mg (Tablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Furosemide · Source
Furohexal 500 mg - Tabletten 500 mg (Tablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Furosemide · Source
Furohexal 500 mg tablets are banned from parallel export due to active ingredient shortages. The affected packs (20-tablet blister boxes) are unavailable as of 30 April 2026.
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Shortage ongoing
FUROSEMID is currently in short supply in AT.
📈 Timeline
10 days active so far
May 18, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? Furohexal 500 mg tablets contain furosemide, a medicine that helps remove extra water from the body.

What's happening? The supply of these tablets is very low right now. They are not available in pharmacies.

Does this affect me? If you take furosemide tablets, you may not be able to get this brand.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor about other brands or doses that can work for you.

🤖 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

🚫 Parallel export ban active · ATC: C03CA01 · Reason: Verknappung des Wirkstoffes · Marketing authorisation holder: Hexal Pharma GmbH, Jakov-Lind-Straße 5,Top 3.05, 1020 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 20 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-04-30]

First published
April 30, 2026
Last refreshed by us
15 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?
Furohexal 500 mg - Tabletten 500 mg (Tablette). Furohexal 500 mg tablets are banned from parallel export due to active ingredient shortages. The affected packs (20-tablet blister boxes) are unavailable as of 30 April 2026.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 30, 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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