Active Shortage

APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG

APOTEX 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 there a shortage of APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG in Canada?

Yes. APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG not available?

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

When will APO-BISACODYL SUP 10MG 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 strength10MG

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.

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DULCOLAX

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10MG · DIN 00003875

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RATIO-BISACODYL

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10MG · DIN 00404802

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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LAXCODYL

TANTA PHARMACEUTICALS INC

10MG · DIN 02201763

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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SOFLAX EX 10

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10MG · DIN 02229743

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

DULCOLAX MICRO ENEMA 10MG/5ML

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD LTEE

10MG · DIN 00286265

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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BISACODYL TAB 5MG

SANDS PHARM

5MG · DIN 00209929

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

00754595

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SUPPOSITORY

Route

RECTAL

Active Ingredient

BISACODYL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

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