TEVA-TOPILENE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
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 TEVA-TOPILENE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-TOPILENE 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 28, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TEVA-TOPILENE 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
DIPROSONE
ORGANON CANADA INC.
CELESTODERM V/2 CREAM .05%
SCHERING-PLOUGH CANADA INC
TEVA-ECTOSONE
TEVA CANADA LIMITED
BETNOVATE LOT 0.1%
GLAXO CANADA INC
BETNOVATE 1/2 LOT 0.05%
GLAXO CANADA INC
BEBEN GEL 0.025%
PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT 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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
Teva-Topilene Ointment 0.05%
Teva-Topilene Ointment 0.05%: The assay is potentially out of specification in the affected lot during its shelf life.
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
Teva-Topilene 0.05% Ointment
Teva-Topilene 0.05% Ointment: Out of Specification
Moderate health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
01927914
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
LOTION
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
DIN 02143933
DIN 00834319
3.5MG · DIN 02438399
0.5MG · DIN 02301407
100MG · DIN 02420155
200MG · DIN 02420163
500MG · DIN 02247340
750MG · DIN 02247341
250MG · DIN 02247339
75MG · DIN 02303027
180MG · DIN 02370638
240MG · DIN 02370646