Permanently Discontinued

RATIO-AMCINONIDE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 RATIO-AMCINONIDE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that RATIO-AMCINONIDE 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is RATIO-AMCINONIDE not available?

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

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file4 products

Affected strength0.1%

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

TARO-AMCINONIDE

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.1% · DIN 02257416

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CYCLOCORT LOT 0.1%

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

.1% · DIN 00571016

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CYCLOCORT CRM 0.1%

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

.1% · DIN 00443824

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CYCLOCORT ONT 0.1%

LEDERLE CYANAMID CANADA INC.

.1% · DIN 00559237

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02247097

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

LOTION

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

AMCINONIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (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

2017-10-05

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from TEVA CANADA LIMITED

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.

ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE - CAPLET

DIN 02143933

DIN 00834319

3.5MG · DIN 02438399

0.5MG · DIN 02301407

100MG · DIN 02420155

200MG · DIN 02420163