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Active Shortage

ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 there a shortage of ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL in Canada?

Yes. ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL 0.5MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ODAN-CHLORAMPHENICOL be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.5MG
Last updated2017-10-05

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

CHLOROPTIC OPH ONT 1%

ALLERGAN INC

10MG · DIN 00001341

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CHLOROPTIC DPS 0.5%

ALLERGAN INC

.5% · DIN 00001082

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CHLOROMYCETIN OPH SOLN 0.5%

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

.5% · DIN 00221678

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CHLOROMYCETIN OPH ONT 1%

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

1% · DIN 00024066

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PENTAMYCETIN LIQ 2.5MG/ML

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

2.5MG · DIN 01980556

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SOPAMYCETIN OPH ONT 0.2%

LABORATOIRES CHARTON LABORATORIES

.2% · DIN 00763535

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

00622958

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

CHLORAMPHENICOL

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Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History