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💊 Medicine AT December 23, 2019

Halomycetin - Augensalbe (Augensalbe)

📷 Wikipedia: Chloramphenicol · Source
Halomycetin - Augensalbe (Augensalbe)
📷 Wikipedia: Chloramphenicol · Source
Halomycetin eye ointment is unavailable.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2455 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 18, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Halomycetin eye ointment contains chloramphenicol. It is used for eye infections.

What's happening? The maker stopped making this ointment. It has not been sold since December 2019.

Does this affect me? If you need this ointment, you cannot get it in Austria right now.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another treatment.

🤖 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)
CHLORAMPHENICOL
Agency-published detail

ATC: S01AA01 · Reason: Hersteller nicht GMP-konform · Marketing authorisation holder: Wabosan Arzneimittelvertriebs GmbH, Anton-Anderer-Platz 6/1, 1210 Wien, Österreich · Affected packs: 5 g Tube [Nicht verfügbar, since 2019-12-01]

First published
December 23, 2019
Last refreshed by us
3 months 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?
Halomycetin - Augensalbe (Augensalbe). Halomycetin eye ointment is unavailable.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 23, 2019 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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