Permanently Discontinued

APO-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE

APOTEX 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 APO-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that APO-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE 0.15% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is APO-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.15%

Last updated2017-10-05

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

NU-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE

NU-PHARM INC

0.15% · DIN 02238794

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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TANTUM

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

0.15% · DIN 01966065

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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RATIO-BENZYDAMINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.15% · DIN 02230170

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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PMS-BENZYDAMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.15% · DIN 02239537

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHARIXIA

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.15% · DIN 02229777

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ODAN-BENZYDAMINE

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

0.15% · DIN 02463105

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02239044

Strength

0.15%

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

BUCCAL

Active Ingredient

BENZYDAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from APOTEX INC

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

24HR NASAL ALLERGY RELIEF

50MCG · DIN 02460513

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362341

ACETAMINOPHEN CAPLETS 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362368

ACETAMINOPHEN HEADACHE ULTRA RELIEF

DIN 02290901

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 325 MG

325MG · DIN 02362422

ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS USP 500 MG

500MG · DIN 02362244