PMS-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2%
PHARMASCIENCE 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 PMS-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2% discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PMS-LIDOCAINE VISCOUS 2% not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
XYLOCAINE MPF 1%
ASTRAZENECA L.P.
LIDOCAINE HCL INJ 20MG/ML
INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.
XYLOCAINE 5% SPINAL
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
PREATTACHED LTA KIT
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
XYLOCARD
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
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
00811874
Strength
2%
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
DENTAL
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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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DIN 01999648
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DIN 02028174
DIN 02025337
650MG · DIN 02527901
81MG · DIN 02433044
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