PHENYTOIN SODIUM 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 there a shortage of PHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION USP in Canada?
Yes. PHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION USP 50MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated June 1, 2026).
Why is PHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Delay in shipping of the drug.
When will PHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION USP be available again?
The estimated resolution date (September 1, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. Follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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
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What this means
Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?
Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.
What should I do?
Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.
DIN
02431378
Strength
50MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
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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 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