Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
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
Affected strength0.1%
Last updated2025-03-03

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.

Other Products

DICLOFENAC ECT 25MG

PRO DOC LIMITEE

25MG · DIN 00870951

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

VOLTAREN TAB 25MG

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC

25MG · DIN 00514004

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

PRO-DICLOFENAC

PRO DOC LIMITEE

50MG · DIN 00870978

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TEVA-DICLOFENAC

TEVA CANADA LIMITED

50MG · DIN 02174677

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

NU-DICLO ENTERIC COATED TAB 25MG

NU-PHARM INC

25MG · DIN 00886017

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

TARO-DICLOFENAC TAB 50MG

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

50MG · DIN 02028670

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

02475197

Strength

0.1%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

DICLOFENAC SODIUM

See all DICLOFENAC SODIUM products →

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