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Permanently Discontinued

METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION

TELIGENT OU

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 METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 4, 2018). 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 file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2018-04-04

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

METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION, USP

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

10MG · DIN 02094665

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

METHYLENE BLUE INJ 1%

ALLEN & HANBURYS A GLAXO CANADA LTD. CO.

10MG · DIN 00465062

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

METHYLENE BLUE INJ 10MG/ML USP

GLAXO CANADA INC

10MG · DIN 01958674

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHYLENE BLUE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 00816108

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

METHYLENE BLUE INJ 1% USP

DAVID BULL LABORATORIES (PTY) LTD.

1% · DIN 00863610

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

METHYLENE BLEU LIQ 1%

LABORATOIRE ATLAS INC

1% · DIN 00050466

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

02431548

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

METHYLENE BLUE

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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