CICLOPIROX TOPICAL SOLUTION
STERIMAX 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 CICLOPIROX TOPICAL SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CICLOPIROX TOPICAL SOLUTION 8% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 5, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
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
PENLAC
BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.
APO-CICLOPIROX
APOTEX INC
PMS-CICLOPIROX
PHARMASCIENCE INC
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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
02410346
Strength
8%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
TOPICAL
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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.
Shortage History
Other Products from STERIMAX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02358328
200MG · DIN 02538431
50MG · DIN 02456524
20MG · DIN 00723754
1MG · DIN 02492768
500MG · DIN 02483890
50000UNIT · DIN 02245571
10MG · DIN 02413647
10MG · DIN 02413639
0.05MG · DIN 02413620
7.5MG · DIN 02460645
7.5MG · DIN 02504979