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💊 Medicine AT January 16, 2026

Mucobene 200 mg - lösbare Tabletten 200 mg (Brausetablette)

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Mucobene 200 mg - lösbare Tabletten 200 mg (Brausetablette)
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Mucobene 200 mg effervescent tablets (200 mg) Reason: Delay in production Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Netherlands Affected packs: 20-tablet box, container [Unavailable since 12 January 2026]
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This alert was reported 238 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
116 days in total
May 18, 2026 September 11, 2026

What is this? Mucobene is a medicine in tablet form. It helps loosen mucus when you have a cough.

What's happening? The tablets are not being made right now. They are not in stores.

Does this affect me? If you take Mucobene, you may not find it in pharmacies.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another cough 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)
ACETYLCYSTEIN
Agency-published detail

ATC: R05CB01 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Niederlande · Affected packs: 20 Stück Schachtel, Behältnis [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-01-12]

First published
January 16, 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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Mucobene 600 mg - lösbare Tabletten 600 mg (Brausetablette)

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Mucobene 200 mg - lösbare Tabletten 200 mg (Brausetablette). Mucobene 200 mg effervescent tablets (200 mg) Reason: Delay in production Marketing authorisation holder: Teva B.V., Swensweg 5, 2031 GA Haarlem, Netherlands Affected packs: 20-tablet box, container [Unavailable since 12 January 2026]
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 16, 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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