LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:200000 INJECTION USP
HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC
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 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:200000 INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:200000 INJECTION USP 20MG 0.005MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 26, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE 2% AND EPINEPHRINE 1:200000 INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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.
DIN
02439468
Strength
20MG 0.005MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
BLOCK/INFILTRATION EPIDURAL
Active Ingredient
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE EPINEPHRINE
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Shortage History
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