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.
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
THE MAGIC BULLET
SCI SUPPLY INC.
BISACODYL SUPPOSITORY
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
AMB-BISACODYL
AMBICARE PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Other Products
DULCOLAX
OPELLA CANADA INC.
CARTER'S LITTLE PILLS
CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP
CODULAX TABLETS
SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.
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
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
Other Products from PHARMASCIENCE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02303299
DIN 01999648
DIN 01999656
DIN 02025337
DIN 02028174
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
81MG · DIN 02244993
81MG · DIN 02394790
80MG · DIN 02009013
80MG · DIN 02238545
10MG · DIN 02399377