Permanently Discontinued

REFRESH REDNESS RELIEF

ALLERGAN 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 REFRESH REDNESS RELIEF discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that REFRESH REDNESS RELIEF 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated November 2, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is REFRESH REDNESS RELIEF not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

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

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength0.1%

Last updated2022-11-02

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.

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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

02315920

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

2022-11-02

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

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

2% · DIN 02241407

2.5MG · DIN 02239653

5MG · DIN 02245972

400MG · DIN 01997580

800MG · DIN 02267217

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

0.5% · DIN 00637661