Is Activated Charcoal Oral Suspension (Actidose) in shortage?
Activated Charcoal Oral Suspension is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated May 15, 2026).
Every listed package
FDA tracks shortages per package. What each maker reports, most recently updated first:
- Actidose, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0520-74)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-634-9120
- Actidose, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0520-76)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-634-9120
- Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-25)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-634-9120
- Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-74)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-634-9120
- Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-76)
Discontinuation of the manufacture of the drug
Maker contact: 866-634-9120
Activated Charcoal Oral Suspension shortage questions
Is Activated Charcoal Oral Suspension (Actidose) in shortage?
Activated Charcoal Oral Suspension is listed by FDA as being discontinued by at least one maker (updated May 15, 2026).
What should I do if I can’t get Activated Charcoal Oral Suspension?
Don’t stop or ration it on your own. Ask your pharmacist whether another strength, package size or maker is in stock, and ask your prescriber about an alternative if none is.
Source: FDA Drug Shortages Database via openFDA. FDA notes that openFDA data is unvalidated and should not be used to make decisions about medical care; ask your pharmacist or prescriber before changing any medication. FDA Drug Shortages Database.