Is Activated charcoal in shortage right now?

No. FDA does not currently list Activated charcoal in shortage. This page is rebuilt every morning from FDA's shortage database, so a new posting appears here the day it is published.

Who makes Activated charcoal?

4 companies have marketed Activated charcoal in the last 30 days, according to the FDA NDC Directory. Every manufacturer and package is listed on this page.

Market view

activated charcoal · Suspension

5 marketed package NDCs · 1 active manufacturer

All forms Pellet (14)Suspension (5)

The short version

Only one company currently supplies this market — there is no backup if it stumbles.

Common questions

Is Activated charcoal in shortage right now?: No. FDA does not currently list Activated charcoal in shortage. This page is rebuilt every morning from FDA's shortage database, so a new posting appears here the day it is published.
Who makes Activated charcoal?: 4 companies have marketed Activated charcoal in the last 30 days, according to the FDA NDC Directory. Every manufacturer and package is listed on this page.

Shortage reports for this molecule

Planned discontinuation — Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-25)May 15, 2026
Planned discontinuation — Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-74)May 15, 2026
Planned discontinuation — Actidose Aqua, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0521-76)May 15, 2026
Planned discontinuation — Actidose, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0520-74)May 15, 2026
Planned discontinuation — Actidose, Oral Suspension, 208 mg/1 mL (NDC 0574-0520-76)May 15, 2026

All marketed products

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