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💊 Medicine AT January 7, 2026

Risperidon Actavis 4 mg Filmtabletten 4 mg (Filmtablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Risperidone · Source
Risperidon Actavis 4 mg Filmtabletten 4 mg (Filmtablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Risperidone · Source
Risperidone Actavis 4 mg film-coated tablets are delayed.
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Resolved by agency
The issuing agency has confirmed this medicine alert is over — the underlying issue was addressed. Originally reported 247 days ago.
📈 Timeline
16 days in total
May 18, 2026 June 3, 2026

What is this? Risperidon Actavis 4 mg is a medicine with the active substance risperidone. It comes as small tablets you swallow.

What's happening? Some packs of 60 tablets are out of stock. Smaller packs of 10 tablets are still available.

Does this affect me? If you take the 60-tablet pack, you may need to switch to the 10-tablet pack.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before changing your 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)
RISPERIDON
Agency-published detail

ATC: N05AX08 · Reason: Verzögerung bei der Auslieferung · Marketing authorisation holder: Actavis Group PTC ehf., Dalshraun 1, 220 Hafnarfjördur, Republic of Iceland · Affected packs: 60 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2026-01-01] · 10 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [verfügbar]

First published
January 7, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months 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?
Risperidon Actavis 4 mg Filmtabletten 4 mg (Filmtablette). Risperidone Actavis 4 mg film-coated tablets are delayed.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 7, 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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