Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

SANDOZ DOCUSATE SODIUM

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 SANDOZ DOCUSATE SODIUM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SANDOZ DOCUSATE SODIUM 100MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 2, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is SANDOZ DOCUSATE SODIUM not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength100MG
Last updated2024-05-02

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

DIOCTYL CAP 100MG

EVEREST PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

100MG · DIN 00490490

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

SELAX CAP 100MG

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

100MG · DIN 00514888

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

COLACE CAP 100MG

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

100MG · DIN 00464767

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LAXAGEL CAP 100MG

EVEREST PHARMACEUTICALS LTD.

100MG · DIN 00490490

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

NOVO-DOCUSATE

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

100MG · DIN 02020084

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

COLACE DROPS

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

10MG · DIN 00464775

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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

02247385

Strength

100MG

Dosage Form

CAPSULE

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

DOCUSATE SODIUM

See all DOCUSATE SODIUM products →

Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

Shortage History