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Permanently Discontinued

ACT OLOPATADINE 0.2%

ACTAVIS PHARMA COMPANY

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 ACT OLOPATADINE 0.2% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ACT OLOPATADINE 0.2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 23, 2018). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is ACT OLOPATADINE 0.2% 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 file6 products
Affected strength0.2%
Last updated2018-10-23

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

SANDOZ OLOPATADINE 0.2%

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

0.2% · DIN 02420171

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PATADAY

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

0.2% · DIN 02362171

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

AG-OLOPATADINE 0.2%

ANGITA PHARMA INC.

0.2% · DIN 02564769

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

OLOPATADINE 0.2%

SANIS HEALTH INC

0.2% · DIN 02541653

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

MINT-OLOPATADINE 0.2%

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

0.2% · DIN 02508605

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP OLOPATADINE 0.2%

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

0.2% · DIN 02560976

Same strengthSame 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

02404095

Strength

0.2%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

OLOPATADINE

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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