Permanently Discontinued

MINT-DICLOFENAC

MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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 MINT-DICLOFENAC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that MINT-DICLOFENAC 0.1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 3, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is MINT-DICLOFENAC not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products · 1 same form & route

Affected strength0.1%

Report last updated2025-03-03

Checked by MedShort2026-11-13

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

DICLOFENAC

PHARMA STULLN INC.

0.1% · DIN 02475065

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1.5% · DIN 02420988

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JAMP DICLOFENAC TOPICAL SOLUTION

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1.5% · DIN 02472309

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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PENNSAID

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1.5% · DIN 02247265

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VOLTAREN

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00632724

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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.

Have you checked a pharmacy recently?

No community reports yet — be the first to share what you found.

Community reports are not verified by a pharmacy and may reflect a small sample size. This is not a guarantee of current stock.

DIN

02475197

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

See all DICLOFENAC SODIUM products →

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

View official Health Canada drug record ↗

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

2025-03-03

Active Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Other Products from MINT PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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

300MG · DIN 02480956

10MG · DIN 02468840

25MG · DIN 02468859

200MG · DIN 02524708

400MG · DIN 02524716

800MG · DIN 02524724