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Permanently Discontinued

STATEX DROPS 20MG/ML

PALADIN LABS 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 STATEX DROPS 20MG/ML discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that STATEX DROPS 20MG/ML has been permanently discontinued (last updated January 14, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is STATEX DROPS 20MG/ML not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 0 same form & route
Report last updated2019-01-14
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

STATEX

KNIGHT THERAPEUTICS INC.

5MG · DIN 00594652

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MORPHINE SULFATE INJ 10MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 00392588

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MORPHINE SULFATE INJ 15MG/ML USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

15MG · DIN 00392561

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MORPHINE HP 50

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 00617288

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

MS.IR

PURDUE PHARMA

10MG · DIN 02014211

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo current shortage

M-ESLON

ETHYPHARM INC

30MG · DIN 02019949

Not enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNot enough data to compareNo 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

00621935

Active Ingredient

MORPHINE SULFATE

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Shortage History