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Active Shortage

APO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM

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-DOCUSATE CALCIUM in Canada?

Yes. APO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM 240MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is APO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM not available?

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

When will APO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM 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 strength240MG
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

NOVO-DOCUSATE CALCIUM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

240MG · DIN 00842044

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOCUSATE CALCIUM CAP 240MG USP

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

240MG · DIN 00722855

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOXATE-C CAP 240MG USP

RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

240MG · DIN 00816558

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DOCUSATE CALCIUM CAP 240MG

LABORATOIRES TRIANON INC.

240MG · DIN 00830275

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ALBERT DOCUSATE

AVENTIS PHARMA INC

240MG · DIN 01912747

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DOCUSATE CALCIUM

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

240MG · DIN 00809055

Same strengthSame dosage formSame 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

02245080

Strength

240MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOCUSATE CALCIUM

See all DOCUSATE CALCIUM products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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