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No shortage on file

REFRESH

ABBVIE CORPORATION

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of REFRESH in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of REFRESH 1.4% reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products

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

LIQUIFILM TEARS

ALLERGAN INC

1.4% · DIN 00045616

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

R.O.-DRY EYES 1.4%

RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

1.4% · DIN 01901338

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

TEARS PLUS

ABBVIE CORPORATION

1.4% · DIN 00579408

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PMS-ARTIFICIAL TEARS DPS 1.4%

PHARMASCIENCE INC

1.4% · DIN 00776548

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OPTILUBE PVA LIQ 1.4%

PHARMA STULLN INC.

1.4% · DIN 02026481

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ARTIFICIAL TEARS

IVAX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED

1.4% · DIN 02227908

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02138670

Strength

1.4%

Dosage Form

Drops

Route

Ophthalmic

Active Ingredient

POLYVINYL ALCOHOL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.