LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
HIKMA 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 LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 22, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PREATTACHED LTA KIT
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
XYLOCARD
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
XYLOCAINE MPF 1%
ASTRAZENECA L.P.
XYLOCAINE 2% EPIDURAL
ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC
XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%
ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.
LIDOCAINE HCL INJ 20MG/ML
INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.
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.
⚠ Possible Recall or Safety Alert
Health Canada has issued a recall or safety alert matching this product. This match is based on product name similarity and may not be exact — confirm against your specific lot number before taking action.
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection USP
Lidocaine Hydrochloride and Epinephrine Injection USP: Affected lot may contain particles.
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
0.4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride & 5% Dextrose Injection
0.4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride & 5% Dextrose Injection: Solution bags may be leaking in affected lots. (Updated with new lot numbers)
Highest health risk
Possible match — not confirmed
DIN
02421984
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
BLOCK/INFILTRATION
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Shortage History
Other Products from HIKMA CANADA LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
9MG · DIN 02304341
200MG · DIN 02459906
0.4MG · DIN 02432188
0.6MG · DIN 02432196
100MG · DIN 02507668
0.05MG · DIN 02457059
2MG · DIN 02457075
0.2% · DIN 02515377
1G · DIN 02437112
500MG · DIN 02437104
10G · DIN 02437120
2G · DIN 02499096