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💊 Medicine AT August 21, 2024

Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten 2,5 mg (Schmelztablette)

📷 Wikipedia: Zolmitriptan · Source
Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten 2,5 mg (Schmelztablette)
📷 Wikipedia: Zolmitriptan · Source
Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orally disintegrating tablets are unavailable due to a shortage of the active ingredient. Affected packs include the 6-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since January 23, 2025, and the 2-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since August 21, 2024.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 753 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
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? Zolmitriptan is a medicine used for migraine headaches. It comes as a melt-in-your-mouth tablet.

What's happening? Supplies of this medicine are low or out of stock in Austria. Some packs are not available.

Does this affect me? If you take this medicine for migraines in Austria, you may have trouble finding it.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice on other options. Do not stop taking your medicine without talking to them first.

🤖 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)
ZOLMITRIPTAN
Agency-published detail

ATC: N02CC03 · Reason: Verknappung des Wirkstoffes · Marketing authorisation holder: Sandoz GmbH, Biochemiestraße 10, 6250 Kundl, Österreich · Affected packs: 6 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2025-01-23] · 2 Stück Schachtel, Blisterpackung [Nicht verfügbar, since 2024-08-21]

First published
August 21, 2024
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.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this medicine shortage alert about?
Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2,5 mg - Schmelztabletten 2,5 mg (Schmelztablette). Zolmitriptan Sandoz 2.5 mg orally disintegrating tablets are unavailable due to a shortage of the active ingredient. Affected packs include the 6-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since January 23, 2025, and the 2-tablet box and blister pack, unavailable since August 21, 2...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 21, 2024 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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