CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL 1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 2, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL 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.
Closest Matches
CANESTEN CRM 1% TOP
MILES CANADA INC. - CONSUMER HEALTH CARE DIVISION
NEO-ZOL CREAM 1%
PRESTIGE PHARMA INC
CANESTEN 1% TOPICAL CREAM
BAYER INC
Other Products
NEO-ZOL VAGINAL CREAM 1%
PRESTIGE PHARMA INC
CANESTEN 1% TOPICAL SOLUTION
BAYER INC CONSUMER CARE
CANESTEN CRM 1% VAG
MILES CANADA INC. - CONSUMER HEALTH CARE DIVISION
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
00812382
Strength
1%
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
2% · DIN 02247560
DIN 02315033
DIN 02230251
DIN 02304457
0.05% · DIN 00716618
0.1% · DIN 00716626
0.1% · DIN 00716634
0.05% · DIN 00716642
0.1% · DIN 00716650
2% · DIN 00812374
1% · DIN 00812366
1% · DIN 02462397