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Active Shortage

APO-CHLORHEXIDINE 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 there a shortage of APO-CHLORHEXIDINE ORAL RINSE in Canada?

Yes. APO-CHLORHEXIDINE ORAL RINSE 0.12% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-CHLORHEXIDINE ORAL RINSE not available?

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

When will APO-CHLORHEXIDINE ORAL RINSE be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength0.12%
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.

Other Products

ROUHEX G 20%

ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC

20% · DIN 00608254

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ROUHEX G LIQ 2%

ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC

2% · DIN 00614882

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

HIBITANE SKIN CLEANSER 2%

DUREX CANADA, DIVISION OF SSL CANADA INC.

2% · DIN 02020955

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

ROUHEX G 4%

ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC

4% · DIN 00608270

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

SPECTRO GRAM 2 SKIN CLEANSER

GLAXOSMITHKLINE CONSUMER HEALTHCARE ULC

2% · DIN 00758485

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DEXIDIN 20

LABORATOIRE ATLAS INC

20% · DIN 00832030

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02242329

Strength

0.12%

Dosage Form

LIQUID

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

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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