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BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE CAPLETS

GUARDIAN DRUG COMPANY INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE CAPLETS in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE CAPLETS 262MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 2 same form & route
Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

PEPTO BISMOL CAPLET - 262MG/CAPLET

PROCTER & GAMBLE INC

262MG · DIN 02177994

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISMUTH CAPLETS

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262MG · DIN 02457121

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PEPTO BISMOL LIQUICAPS

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262MG · DIN 02499991

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

GASTROVOL LIQUID GELS

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

262MG · DIN 02534436

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PEPTO-BISMOL

PROCTER & GAMBLE INC

17.6MG · DIN 02097079

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PEPTO-BISMOL EXTRA

PROCTER & GAMBLE INC

35.2MG · DIN 02229668

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02326582

Strength

262MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.

Other Products from GUARDIAN DRUG COMPANY INC

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