Permanently Discontinued

TOPACTIN EMOLLIENT CREAM 0.05%

PALADIN LABS 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 TOPACTIN EMOLLIENT CREAM 0.05% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TOPACTIN EMOLLIENT CREAM 0.05% 0.5MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 13, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

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StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.5MG

Report last updated2017-10-13

Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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.

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DIN

02240269

Strength

0.5MG

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

FLUOCINONIDE

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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

2017-10-13

Active Shortage

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