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

PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM

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-DOCUSATE SODIUM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PMS-DOCUSATE SODIUM 250MG 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-DOCUSATE SODIUM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength250MG
Last updated2021-10-27

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

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

COLACE SYRUP

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

20MG · DIN 00464783

Different strengthSame 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

LAXAGEL CAP 100MG

EVEREST PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

100MG · DIN 00490490

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

00848417

Strength

250MG

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 History