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Anticipated Shortage

DIPHENIST

OMEGA LABORATORIES 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 there a shortage of DIPHENIST in Canada?

A shortage of DIPHENIST 50MG is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated September 23, 2026), but it has not started yet.

Why is DIPHENIST not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will DIPHENIST be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is January 31, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusAnticipated Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Expected resolution~4 months remaining (estimate)
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2026-09-23

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

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HCL INJ USP 50MG/ML

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

50MG · DIN 00304387

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 50 MG CAPSULE

NOBEL PHARM ENR.

50MG · DIN 00509345

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DORMIPHEN EXTRA-FORT CAPSULE

LABORATOIRE LALCO INC.

50MG · DIN 00489867

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ALLERDRYL CAP 50MG

VALEANT CANADA LP / VALEANT CANADA S.E.C.

50MG · DIN 00271411

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

EXTRA STRENGTH NYTOL TAB 50MG

MEDTECH PRODUCTS INC

50MG · DIN 00583332

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

CALMEX TAB 25MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

25MG · DIN 00479764

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is already out of stock?

No — this shortage hasn't started yet. It's an early warning that supply may become tight, based on information from the manufacturer.

What should I do?

No action is needed yet. It's worth asking your pharmacist at your next refill whether they expect any disruption for this product.

DIN

02219336

Strength

50MG

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR

Active Ingredient

DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage Timeline

Approximate — based on the dates HPSC reports were last updated, not confirmed onset or resolution dates. Gaps between bars are periods with no shortage on file.

Active/anticipated Resolved

Shortage History