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💊 Medicine AT May 16, 2022

Metronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung 500/100 mg/ml (Infusionslösung)

📷 Wikipedia: Metronidazole · Source
Metronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung 500/100 mg/ml (Infusionslösung)
📷 Wikipedia: Metronidazole · Source
Metronidazole Vioser 500 mg/100 ml infusion solution 500/100 mg/ml (infusion solution) is delayed in delivery. Affected packs: 1 vial [limited availability since 10 May 2022].
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1475 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
12 days in total
May 18, 2026 May 30, 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? Metronidazole is an antibiotic medicine given by drip into a vein. It treats some infections.

What's happening? There is a delay in getting new packs of this medicine. Only a few packs are available now.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine in Austria, your supply may be limited.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor about other options while waiting for more supplies.

🤖 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)
METRONIDAZOL
Agency-published detail

ATC: J01XD01 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung · Marketing authorisation holder: Vioser S.A. Parenteral Solutions Industry, 9th Km National Road Trikala Larisa Taxiarches -, 421 00 Trikala, Hellenic Republic · Affected packs: 1 Stück Durchstechflasche [eingeschränkt verfügbar, since 2022-05-10]

First published
May 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
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.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Metronidazol Vioser 500 mg/100 ml Infusionslösung 500/100 mg/ml (Infusionslösung). Metronidazole Vioser 500 mg/100 ml infusion solution 500/100 mg/ml (infusion solution) is delayed in delivery. Affected packs: 1 vial [limited availability since 10 May 2022].
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 16, 2022 by BASG (Austria).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Austria.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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