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

SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP

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 SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SELAX SYR 20MG/5ML USP not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength20MG
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.

Closest Matches

COLACE SYRUP

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

20MG · DIN 00464783

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOCUSATE SODIUM SYRUP 4MG/ML

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

20MG · DIN 00779105

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIOCTYL CAP 100MG

EVEREST PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

100MG · DIN 00490490

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

COLACE DROPS

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

10MG · DIN 00464775

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SELAX CAP 100MG

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

100MG · DIN 00514888

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

COLACE CAP 100MG

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

100MG · DIN 00464767

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

00695033

Strength

20MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOCUSATE SODIUM

See all DOCUSATE SODIUM products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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