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Active Shortage

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION

SANDOZ CANADA INCORPORATED

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 ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION in Canada?

Yes. ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION 200MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated September 2, 2026).

Why is ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION be available again?

The estimated resolution date (September 25, 2026) has passed, but the report has not been updated yet. 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
Affected strength200MG
Last updated2026-09-02

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

MUCOMYST

WELLSPRING PHARMACEUTICAL CANADA CORP

200MG · DIN 02091526

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

200MG · DIN 02459906

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

ACETYLCYSTEINE INJECTION

TELIGENT OU

200MG · DIN 02300435

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

Other Products

MUCOMYST INJ 200MG/ML

BRISTOL LABS DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB

200MG · DIN 00606235

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PARVOLEX

MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS ULC

200MG · DIN 02181460

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

PARVOLEX LIQ IV 200MG/ML

BIONICHE PHARMA (CANADA) LTD

200MG · DIN 02094738

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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.

Estimated Resolution

2026-09-25

This is the manufacturer's estimated date, not a guarantee — actual resolution may come earlier or later.

DIN

02243098

Strength

200MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

ORAL INTRAVENOUS INHALATION

Active Ingredient

ACETYLCYSTEINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-09-02

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

Past Reports for This Drug

ACETYLCYSTEINE SOLUTION has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.