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.
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
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.
LYDONIDE EMOLLIENT CREAM 0.05%
TECHNILAB PHARMA 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
02240269
Strength
0.5MG
Dosage Form
CREAM
Route
TOPICAL
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Product Monograph
Product monograph is not available from Health Canada
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.