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💊 Medicine AT January 15, 2026

Lanair 5 mg - Kautabletten 5 mg (Kautablette)

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Lanair 5 mg - Kautabletten 5 mg (Kautablette)
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Lanair 5 mg chewable tablets 5 mg (chewable tablet) Regulatory changes. Affected packs: 30-tablet box, blister pack.
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This alert was reported 241 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
118 days in total
May 18, 2026 September 13, 2026

What is this? Lanair 5 mg is a chewable tablet with the active ingredient montelukast sodium. It is used to help with breathing problems.

What's happening? This medicine is currently unavailable. The shortage started on January 15 and is expected to last until July 30.

Does this affect me? If you take Lanair 5 mg, you may not be able to get it right now. This only affects people in Austria.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice. They can suggest another option if needed.

🤖 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)
MONTELUKAST NATRIUM
Agency-published detail

ATC: R03DC03 · Reason: Regulatorische Änderungen · Marketing authorisation holder: G.L. Pharma GmbH, Schloßplatz 1, 8502 Lannach, Österreich · Affected packs: 30 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-01-15, resupply 2026-10-22]

First published
January 15, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 month 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?
Lanair 5 mg - Kautabletten 5 mg (Kautablette). Lanair 5 mg chewable tablets 5 mg (chewable tablet) Regulatory changes. Affected packs: 30-tablet box, blister pack.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 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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