Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

EMO CORT LOTION 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 LOTION 2.5% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EMO CORT LOTION 2.5% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 29, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EMO CORT LOTION 2.5% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2.5%
Last updated2017-04-29

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

10MG · DIN 00502197

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

RECTOCORT ONT

WELCKER-LYSTER LTD., DIVISION OF TECHNILAB INC.

750MG · DIN 00436275

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CORTICREME 0.1%

ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC

1MG · DIN 00477680

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROCORTISONE CREAM 0.5%

D.C. LABS LIMITED

500MG · DIN 00551953

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROCORTISONE CRM 1%

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

10MG · DIN 00228087

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

HYDROCORTISONE CRM 0.5%

STANLEY PHARMACEUTICALS, A DIVISION OF VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC.

5MG · DIN 00228079

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame 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

00595802

Strength

2.5%

Dosage Form

LOTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE

See all HYDROCORTISONE products →

Shortage History