PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
STERIMAX 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 PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated August 8, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
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
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP
SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED
MYDFRIN
ALCON CANADA INC
NOVAHISTINE DECON LIQ 5MG/5ML
MERRELL PHARMS INC., DIVISION OF MERRELL DOW (CAN)
PREFRIN LIQ 0.12%
ALLERGAN INC
NEO SYNEPHRINE NASAL DROP 1%
STERLING WINTHROP INC.
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
02504545
Strength
10MG
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
SUBCUTANEOUS INTRAVENOUS INTRAMUSCULAR
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Shortage History
Business reasons
Business reasons
Other Products from STERIMAX INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
500MG · DIN 02358328
200MG · DIN 02538431
50MG · DIN 02456524
20MG · DIN 00723754
1MG · DIN 02492768
500MG · DIN 02483890
50000UNIT · DIN 02245571
10MG · DIN 02413639
0.05MG · DIN 02413620
10MG · DIN 02413647
7.5MG · DIN 02460645
7.5MG · DIN 02504979