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Permanently Discontinued

TRISENOX

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

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 TRISENOX discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that TRISENOX 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated June 3, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusPermanently Discontinued
Same-ingredient products on file5 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2022-06-03

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

TEVA-ARSENIC TRIOXIDE FOR INJECTION

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

10MG · DIN 02484358

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE SOLUTION FOR INJECTION

PHEBRA PTY LTD

10MG · DIN 02487357

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE FOR INJECTION

AURO PHARMA INC

2MG · DIN 02540517

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

TRISENOX

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

12MG · DIN 02480387

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ARSENICUM ALBUM 3CH-30CH GLOBULES

BOIRON LABORATOIRES

3CH · DIN 00718777

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent 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

02407833

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE

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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