LYDERM GEL 0.05%
TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
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 LYDERM GEL 0.05% discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LYDERM GEL 0.05% has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 10, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LYDERM GEL 0.05% 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
LIDEMOL
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
LIDEX OINTMENT MILD 0.01%
MEDICIS CANADA LTD.
TOPSYN 0.05%
SYNTEX INC.
LIDEX CREAM MILD 0.01%
MEDICIS CANADA LTD.
LIDEMOL 0.05%
SYNTEX INC.
LIDEX ONT 0.05%
SYNTEX INC.
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
02236997
Strength
0.05%
Dosage Form
GEL
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
0.05% · DIN 02213265
0.05% · DIN 02213273
0.05% · DIN 02213281
0.2% · DIN 02242984
0.2% · DIN 02242985
2% · DIN 02245662
0.05% · DIN 00716863
0.05% · DIN 02236996
25000UNIT · DIN 00716901
0.1% · DIN 01964054
0.05% · DIN 00598933