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No shortage on file

ALCON TEARS 0.5%

ALCON CANADA INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of ALCON TEARS 0.5% in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of ALCON TEARS 0.5% reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient

These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.

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LACRIL 0.5% DPS

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Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ EYELUBE 0.5%

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0.5% · DIN 00889806

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALCON TEARS 1%

ALCON CANADA INC

1% · DIN 00000817

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MC METHYLCELLULOSE SOLUTION 1%

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Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SANDOZ EYELUBE 1%

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10MG · DIN 00874965

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GENTEAL

ALCON CANADA INC

3MG · DIN 02231289

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

00000809

Strength

0.5%

Dosage Form

Solution

Route

Ophthalmic

Active Ingredient

HYPROMELLOSE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.