Permanently Discontinued

BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P.

ALLERGAN 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 BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P. discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P. 0.2% 10% has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 31, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is BLEPHAMIDE S.O.P. not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.2% 10%

Last updated2019-07-31

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

00307246

Strength

0.2% 10%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

PREDNISOLONE ACETATE SULFACETAMIDE SODIUM

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-07-31

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALLERGAN INC

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

2% · DIN 02241407

5MG · DIN 02245972

2.5MG · DIN 02239653

400MG · DIN 01997580

800MG · DIN 02267217

BETAGAN 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOL

0.5% · DIN 00637661