NEOSTIGMINE OMEGA
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 NEOSTIGMINE OMEGA discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NEOSTIGMINE OMEGA 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated February 21, 2023). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NEOSTIGMINE OMEGA 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
NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULFATE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
PROSTIGMIN INJ 1:2000 USP
ICN CANADA LTD.
PROSTIGMIN INJ 1:1000 USP
ICN CANADA LTD.
NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULFATE INJ 1MG/ML USP
DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.
NEOSTIGMINE METHYLSULFATE INJ 0.5MG/ML USP
DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.
PROSTIGMIN INJ 1:400 USP
ICN CANADA LTD.
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.
DIN
02230593
Strength
0.5MG
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
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Shortage History
Other Products from OMEGA LABORATORIES LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
9MG · DIN 02150204
250MG · DIN 02486717
25MG · DIN 00582662
50MG · DIN 00582654
DIN 02251477
20% · DIN 00658413
0.5% · DIN 01936441
1MG · DIN 02238903
7.5MG · DIN 02512424
20MG · DIN 02526778
20MG · DIN 02526751
222MG · DIN 02056429