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💊 Medicine AT September 23, 2025

Voltaren Ophtha - 1 mg/ml Augentropfen (Augentropfen, Lösung)

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Voltaren Ophtha - 1 mg/ml Augentropfen (Augentropfen, Lösung)
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Voltaren Ophtha - 1 mg/ml eye drops (eye drops, solution) Due to manufacturing capacity shortages, this product is unavailable. Affected packs: 5 ml box, bottle.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 309 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
72 days in total
May 18, 2026 July 29, 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? Voltaren Ophtha eye drops are a medicine with the active ingredient diclofenac. They are used in the eye to reduce swelling or pain.

What's happening? The eye drops are not available right now because the company cannot make enough. They expect to have more in September 2026.

Does this affect me? If you use these eye drops in Austria, you may not be able to get them until then.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for another suitable eye drop while you wait.

🤖 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)
DICLOFENAC NATRIUM
Agency-published detail

ATC: S01BC03 · Reason: Kapazitätsengpässe bei der Herstellung · Marketing authorisation holder: Laboratoires Thea, 12 Rue Louis Bleriot -, 63100 Clermont Ferrand, French Republic · Affected packs: 5 ml Schachtel, Flasche [Nicht verfügbar, since 2025-09-22, resupply 2026-09-30]

First published
September 23, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 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?
Voltaren Ophtha - 1 mg/ml Augentropfen (Augentropfen, Lösung). Voltaren Ophtha - 1 mg/ml eye drops (eye drops, solution) Due to manufacturing capacity shortages, this product is unavailable. Affected packs: 5 ml box, bottle.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 23, 2025 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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