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No shortage on file

LIDOCAINE

THE MENTHOLATUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of LIDOCAINE in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of LIDOCAINE 4% 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

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

XYLOCAINE TOPICAL 5%

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

50MG · DIN 00284114

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PREATTACHED LTA KIT

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

40MG · DIN 00295531

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00385484

Different strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

XYLOCARD

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00001937

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE MPF 1%

ASTRAZENECA L.P.

1% · DIN 00775029

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

LIDOCAINE HCL INJ 20MG/ML

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

20MG · DIN 00565032

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

DIN

02485311

Strength

4%

Dosage Form

Gel

Route

Topical

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE

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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 THE MENTHOLATUM COMPANY OF CANADA LTD

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