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Bisakodyl shortage — availability across Europe

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MEDICALLY REVIEWED
Dr. Chrysoula I. Liakou MD, PhD
Internal Medicine Specialist
Cancer Immunology Researcher
Reviewed 30 July 2026 · next review due 30 January 2027

Bisakodyl currently has availability issues reported in 1 European register: Sweden.

Shortage  ATC — · also listed as: bisakodyl · data refreshed 10 September 2026

Key facts

As of 10 September 2026, 1 of the 9 tracked registers list current availability issues for Bisakodyl, covering 6 affected product presentations. The longest-running open report was filed in Sweden on 2026-06-22 and has now been open for about 3 months. The furthest expected-resolution date currently on file is 2026-09-30; the earliest is 2026-09-15. Notably, 2 reports have already passed the expected-resolution date without closing — prognoses for this medicine should be read as estimates, not commitments. Momentum is current, not historical: 6 of the open reports were filed within the last 90 days. Registers in Sweden indicate that alternatives or equivalents are available — a pharmacist or doctor can advise on switching.

WhereStatus & productsSinceExpected end Reason / alternativesSource
🇸🇪 SwedenShortage
Dulcolax 10 mg Suppositorium
+ 5 more products
Toilax 10 mg/5 ml Rektalsuspension
Toilax 10 mg/5 ml Rektalsuspension
Toilax 5 mg + 10 mg/5 ml Enterotablett + rektalsuspension
Toilax 5 mg Enterotablett
Toilax 5 mg Enterotablett
2026-06-222026-09-30
Alternatives: Alternative(s) available — see the national register.
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New register reports per month

2026-06: 12026-07: 22026-08: 32026-062026-08

Full report history (6 register entries)

Every individual register entry for Bisakodyl in the tracked sources, newest first — including resolved and discontinued reports.

Reg.ProductStatusReportedExpected endStated reason
🇸🇪 SEToilax 10 mg/5 ml RektalsuspensionExpected shortage2026-08-312026-09-15
🇸🇪 SEToilax 5 mg + 10 mg/5 ml Enterotablett + rektalsuspensionExpected shortage2026-08-312026-09-15
🇸🇪 SEToilax 5 mg EnterotablettExpected shortage2026-08-312026-09-15
🇸🇪 SEDulcolax 10 mg SuppositoriumShortage2026-07-072026-09-30
🇸🇪 SEToilax 5 mg EnterotablettShortage2026-07-062026-09-01
🇸🇪 SEToilax 10 mg/5 ml RektalsuspensionShortage2026-06-222026-07-27

Frequently asked

Is Bisakodyl currently in shortage in Europe?

Yes. As of 10 September 2026, availability issues are reported in: Sweden. Availability is national — a shortage in one country does not mean it is short everywhere.

When is the Bisakodyl shortage expected to end?

Agency prognoses on file range from 2026-09-15 to 2026-09-30. These are manufacturer-reported estimates and frequently move; check the linked register entry for the latest date.

Are there alternatives to Bisakodyl?

6 of the active register entries indicate alternatives or equivalents (same active substance or an alternative treatment). Do not switch on your own — a pharmacist or prescriber can confirm the right substitute in your country.

Where does this Bisakodyl availability data come from?

Directly from the official medicines-agency register that lists Bisakodyl: Läkemedelsverket (Sweden). Every row on this page links to the underlying official record, and the dataset is refreshed from the primary sources every morning. Cross-language matching groups the same active substance across registers, so national spellings all resolve to this page.

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