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No shortage on file

BISACODYL LAXATIVE

LSL MEDPLUS INC

Quick answers

Is there a shortage of BISACODYL LAXATIVE in Canada?

No. There is no current shortage of BISACODYL LAXATIVE 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
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

CARTER'S LITTLE PILLS

CHURCH & DWIGHT CANADA CORP

5MG · DIN 02219190

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

CODULAX TABLETS

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5MG · DIN 02238155

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

JAMP-BISACODYL

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5MG · DIN 02246039

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISACODYL TABLETS 5MG

VITA HEALTH PRODUCTS INC

5MG · DIN 02243838

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

LAXATIVE FOR WOMEN

SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

5MG · DIN 02450232

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

BISACODYL TABLETS

SIGMA LIFE SCIENCES INC.

5MG · DIN 02417413

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

DIN

02499126

Strength

5MG

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route

Oral

Active Ingredient

BISACODYL

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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.