NEO-SYNEPHRINE
PFIZER CANADA ULC
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 NEO-SYNEPHRINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that NEO-SYNEPHRINE 1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 18, 2020). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is NEO-SYNEPHRINE not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
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
NEO SYNEPHRINE NASAL DROP 1%
STERLING WINTHROP INC.
MYDFRIN
ALCON CANADA INC
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
NOVAHISTINE DECON LIQ 5MG/5ML
MERRELL PHARMS INC., DIVISION OF MERRELL DOW (CAN)
PREFRIN LIQ 0.12%
ALLERGAN 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
02241980
Strength
1%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS SUBCUTANEOUS
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from PFIZER CANADA ULC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 02511053
20MG · DIN 02511061
40MG · DIN 02511045
DIN 02544040
5MG · DIN 01947664
10MG · DIN 01947672
20MG · DIN 01947680
40MG · DIN 01947699
DIN 02237367
DIN 02237368
DIN 02237369
50MG · DIN 02401347