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No shortage on file

REGULAR STRENGTH BISMUTH

LSL MEDPLUS INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of REGULAR STRENGTH BISMUTH in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of REGULAR STRENGTH BISMUTH 17.5MG 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 · 5 same form & route
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

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE SUSPENSION

GUARDIAN DRUG COMPANY INC

17.5MG · DIN 02313162

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

PEPTO-BISMOL

PROCTER & GAMBLE INC

17.6MG · DIN 02097079

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PEPTO BISMOL CAPLET - 262MG/CAPLET

PROCTER & GAMBLE INC

262MG · DIN 02177994

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PEPTO-BISMOL EXTRA

PROCTER & GAMBLE INC

35.2MG · DIN 02229668

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EXTRA STRENGTH BISMUTH

JUNO OTC INC

35.2MG · DIN 02475855

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

EXTRA STRENGTH BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE SUSPENSION

GUARDIAN DRUG COMPANY INC

35MG · DIN 02328453

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02468646

Strength

17.5MG

Dosage Form

Suspension

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

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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.