Active Shortage

PHARIXIA ALCOHOL FREE

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE 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 there a shortage of PHARIXIA ALCOHOL FREE in Canada?

Yes. PHARIXIA ALCOHOL FREE 0.15% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated August 10, 2026).

Why is PHARIXIA ALCOHOL FREE not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.

When will PHARIXIA ALCOHOL FREE be available again?

The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is November 12, 2026. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.

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

StatusActive Shortage

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Expected resolution~1 month remaining (estimate)

Affected strength0.15%

Last updated2026-08-10

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

TANTUM

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

0.15% · DIN 01966065

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PMS-BENZYDAMINE

PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.15% · DIN 02239537

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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PHARIXIA

PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

0.15% · DIN 02229777

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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ODAN-BENZYDAMINE

ODAN LABORATORIESLTD

0.15% · DIN 02463105

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

RATIO-BENZYDAMINE

RATIOPHARM INC DIVISION OF TEVA CANADA LIMITED

0.15% · DIN 02230170

Same strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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NU-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE

NU-PHARM INC

0.15% · DIN 02238794

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02494434

Strength

0.15%

Dosage Form

MOUTHWASH/GARGLE

Route

BUCCAL

Active Ingredient

BENZYDAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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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

2026-08-10

Active Shortage

Shortage of an active ingredient.

Other Products from PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC

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

120MG · DIN 02230434

160MG · DIN 02230435

325MG · DIN 02230436

650MG · DIN 02230437

150MG · DIN 00778338

500UNIT · DIN 00584908