TEVA-PROCTOSONE
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-PROCTOSONE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TEVA-PROCTOSONE 1% 1% 0.5% 0.5% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 25, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is TEVA-PROCTOSONE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
DIN
02226383
Strength
1% 1% 0.5% 0.5%
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
RECTAL
Active Ingredient
ESCULIN FRAMYCETIN SULFATE DIBUCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE HYDROCORTISONE
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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