EYE STREAM
ALCON CANADA 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 EYE STREAM discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EYE STREAM 0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64% has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 15, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
00707937
Strength
0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
Shortage History
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Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
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