Permanently Discontinued

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.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist — only products with a different form or route found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file3 products · 0 same form & route

Affected strength10MG

Report last updated2024-08-08

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.

Other Products

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

10MG · DIN 01953583

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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MYDFRIN

ALCON CANADA INC

2.5% · DIN 00465763

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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MINIMS PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

BAUSCH & LOMB INC

2.5% · DIN 02148447

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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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

Active Ingredient

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Product Monograph

Official Product Monograph (Health Canada)

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Shortage History

2024-08-08

Permanently Discontinued

Business reasons

2024-08-07

Permanently Discontinued

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.

ACETAZOLAMIDE FOR INJECTION, USP

500MG · DIN 02358328

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION USP

200MG · DIN 02538431

ACYCLOVIR SODIUM INJECTION

50MG · DIN 02456524

APRESOLINE

20MG · DIN 00723754

ARSENIC TRIOXIDE FOR INJECTION

1MG · DIN 02492768

AZITHROMYCIN FOR INJECTION USP

500MG · DIN 02483890