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No shortage on file

LAXATIVE FOR WOMEN

SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of LAXATIVE FOR WOMEN in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of LAXATIVE FOR WOMEN 5MG reported to Health Canada. Stock can still vary from one pharmacy to another.

Can I still get this?No shortage reported — confirm local stock with your pharmacy
StatusNo shortage on file
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Checked by MedShort2026-11-12

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

CARTER'S LITTLE PILLS

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

5MG · DIN 02219190

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CODULAX TABLETS

SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

5MG · DIN 02238155

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-BISACODYL

JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION

5MG · DIN 02246039

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISACODYL TABLETS 5MG

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

5MG · DIN 02243838

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISACODYL TABLETS

SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

5MG · DIN 02417413

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISACODYL LAXATIVE

LSL MEDPLUS INC

5MG · DIN 02499126

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02450232

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

BISACODYL

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Product Monograph

Product monograph is not available from Health Canada

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Shortage History

No shortage or discontinuation reports on file for this product.

Other Products from SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.