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Permanently Discontinued

PMS-BISACODYL

PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-BISACODYL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-BISACODYL 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is PMS-BISACODYL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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.

Closest Matches

DULCOLAX

OPELLA CANADA INC.

10MG · DIN 00003875

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RATIO-BISACODYL

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 00404802

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LAXCODYL

TANTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02201763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOFLAX EX 10

PHARMASCIENCE INC

10MG · DIN 02229743

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DULCOLAX MICRO ENEMA 10MG/5ML

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

10MG · DIN 00286265

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISACODYL TAB 5MG

SANDS PHARM

5MG · DIN 00209929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

00582883

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SUPPOSITORY

Route

RECTAL

Active Ingredient

BISACODYL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History