SILKIS
GALDERMA CANADA 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 SILKIS discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that SILKIS 3MCG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 16, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is SILKIS not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Manufacturing issues.
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
ROCALTROL
SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
CALCITRIOL-ODAN
ODAN LABORATORIESLTD
TARO-CALCITRIOL
TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC
PMS-CALCITRIOL
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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
02338572
Strength
3MCG
Dosage Form
OINTMENT
Route
TOPICAL
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Shortage History
Other Products from GALDERMA CANADA INC.
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MCG · DIN 02494175
40MG · DIN 02375885
10% · DIN 01925199
DIN 02315831
DIN 02243329
DIN 02374536
0.05% · DIN 02256371
0.05% · DIN 02299739
0.1% · DIN 02231592
0.1% · DIN 02148749
0.3% · DIN 02274000
0.75% · DIN 02092832