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Active Shortage

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.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength50MG
Last updated2026-06-01

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

PHENYTOIN SOIDUM INJECTION USP

PFIZER CANADA ULC

50MG · DIN 00497304

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

50MG · DIN 00780626

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILANTIN INJ 50MG/ML

PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.

250MG · DIN 00245453

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CEREBYX

SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC

75MG · DIN 02230988

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DILANTIN

BGP PHARMA ULC

100MG · DIN 00022780

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NOVO-PHENYTOIN CAP 100MG

NOVOPHARM LIMITED

100MG · DIN 00037435

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

Active Ingredient

PHENYTOIN SODIUM

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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