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No shortage on file

MINIMS TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

BAUSCH & LOMB INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of MINIMS TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of MINIMS TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 1% 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 file5 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.

Other Products

MINIMS TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

BAUSCH & LOMB INC

0.5% · DIN 02148528

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PONTOCAINE DPS 0.5%

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

.5% · DIN 02017768

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PONTOCAINE 5 MG/ML

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

0.5% · DIN 02241977

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PONTOCAINE PWS INJ 20MG/AMP

SANOFI CANADA, INC.

20MG · DIN 02017717

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

AMETOP GEL 4%

VALEO PHARMA INC

40MG · DIN 02230575

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DIN

02148544

Strength

1%

Dosage Form

Drops

Route

Ophthalmic

Active Ingredient

TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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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.