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No shortage on file

ALCAINE

ALCON CANADA INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of ALCAINE in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of ALCAINE 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 file4 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.

Other Products

PROPARACAINE

PHARMA STULLN INC.

0.5% · DIN 02023652

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

R.O.-PARCAINE DPS 5MG/ML

RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

5MG · DIN 02003961

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OPHTHETIC

ALLERGAN INC

.5% · DIN 00001279

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPH SOLTN 0.5%

PHARMASCIENCE INC

.5% · DIN 00872857

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

00035076

Strength

0.5%

Dosage Form

Drops

Route

Ophthalmic

Active Ingredient

PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

See all PROPARACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE products →

Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.