Permanently Discontinued

TEVA-ECTOSONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TEVA-ECTOSONE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-ECTOSONE 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated December 5, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is TEVA-ECTOSONE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength0.1%

Report last updated2023-12-05

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.

Closest Matches

BETADERM LOTION 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716634

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

TEVA-ECTOSONE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.1% · DIN 00535435

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETADERM CRM 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716626

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETADERM ONT 0.1%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 00716650

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BETADERM ONT 0.05%

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.05% · DIN 00716642

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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DIPROLENE

ORGANON CANADA INC.

0.05% · DIN 00629367

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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.

⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert

Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.

ratio-ECTOSONE (TEVA-ECTOSONE) 0.1% regular and 0.05% mild lotions

Expanded recall: ratio-ECTOSONE (TEVA-ECTOSONE) 0.1% regular lotion and 0.05% mild lotion recalled due to an impurity that may pose health risks

Type I2024-08-05

Highest health risk

Possible match — not confirmed

DIN

00653217

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

LOTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

BETAMETHASONE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History

2023-12-05

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163