EMO CORT CREAM 2.5%
GLAXOSMITHKLINE 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 EMO CORT CREAM 2.5% discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EMO CORT CREAM 2.5% has been permanently discontinued (last updated September 19, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is EMO CORT CREAM 2.5% 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.
Other Products
CORTATE ONT 1%
SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC
RECTOCORT ONT
WELCKER-LYSTER LTD., DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.
CORTICREME 0.1%
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 0.5%
D.C. LABS LIMITED
HYDROCORTISONE CRM 1%
STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.
HYDROCORTISONE CRM 0.5%
STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS 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
00595799
Strength
2.5%
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from GLAXOSMITHKLINE INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02245127
DIN 02245126
DIN 02240835
DIN 02240836
DIN 02240837
1MG · DIN 02237820
2.5MG · DIN 02237821
DIN 02418401
120MCG · DIN 02540207
100MCG · DIN 02446561
200MCG · DIN 02446588
27.5MCG · DIN 02298589