BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P.
ALLERGAN INC
This is a national manufacturer shortage report. It does not confirm whether the product is unavailable at your local pharmacy — call ahead or ask your pharmacist.
Quick answers
Is BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P. discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P. 0.2% 10% has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 31, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P. not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
What this means
Does this mean I need to switch medications right away?
Not necessarily right away, but this product will not be returning to the market.
What should I do?
Talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your options well before your current supply runs out.
DIN
00307246
Strength
0.2% 10%
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
PREDNISOLONE ACETATE SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM
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Shortage History
Other Products from ALLERGAN INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
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2.5MG · DIN 02239653
400MG · DIN 01997580
800MG · DIN 02267217
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0.25% · DIN 00751286
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5MG · DIN 02408163
DIN 00353027
0.03% · DIN 02245860
100MG · DIN 02063662