Details
- Manufacturer
- Vifor (International) Inc.
- ATC code
- G03DA04
- Status
- 9 abgeschlossen
- Reported since
- 2 days
- First report
- 26.09.2023
- Active substance
- progesteronum
- Swissmedic no.
- 3969902
- Product information (AIPS)
- swissmedicinfo.ch →
Overview
PROGESTOGEL Gel 80 g is a medication by Vifor (International) Inc. containing the active substance progesteronum (ATC code G03DA04). This entry is marked as resolved — the documented shortage lasted 2 days. Shortages of this active substance in Switzerland have lasted on average 81 days (measured across 4 historical cases). Switzerland has 24 other products approved with the same active substance — none are currently available.
Available alternatives
No alternatives with the same active substance are currently available.
Composition
progesteronum 10 mg, carbomerum 980, trolaminum, ethanolum 96 per centum 477 mg, octyldodecanolum, macrogolglyceroli hydroxystearas 40 mg, aqua purificata, ad gelatum pro 1 g.
Historical history
This product (or one with the same active substance) has already been 4× in shortage.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do if PROGESTOGEL Gel 80 g is unavailable?▾
Contact your pharmacy or treating physician. Substitution with a product containing the same active substance (progesteronum) is often possible. Available alternatives are listed above on this page.
What alternatives exist for PROGESTOGEL Gel 80 g?▾
Available alternatives with the same active substance are listed above. progesteronum is the underlying active substance — pharmacies can dispense a generic or alternative brand after consulting with the doctor.
When will PROGESTOGEL Gel 80 g be available again?▾
The expected delivery date — if communicated by the manufacturer — is shown in the detail section on this page. Shortages in this active-substance class typically last several weeks in Switzerland. Only the manufacturer can provide a binding forecast.
Why is PROGESTOGEL Gel 80 g unavailable?▾
Common reasons include manufacturing problems, active-substance shortages, quality issues, or a planned withdrawal from the Swiss market. More detailed background — when disclosed by the manufacturer — is shown in the detail section above.
Where do I report a shortage of PROGESTOGEL Gel 80 g?▾
Shortages are officially reported to drugshortage.ch (by manufacturers and pharmacies). Patients and treating physicians can escalate the shortage through their pharmacy — which has direct access to the reporting pipeline.
Source: drugshortage.ch · no warranty of completeness