CHLOROMYCETIN SUCCINATE INJECTION
SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
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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 CHLOROMYCETIN SUCCINATE INJECTION in Canada?
Yes. CHLOROMYCETIN SUCCINATE INJECTION 1G has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated July 2, 2025).
Why is CHLOROMYCETIN SUCCINATE INJECTION not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
When will CHLOROMYCETIN SUCCINATE INJECTION be available again?
No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.
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.
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CHLOROPTIC DPS 0.5%
ALLERGAN INC
CHLOROMYCETIN OPH SOLN 0.5%
PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.
CHLOROMYCETIN OPH ONT 1%
PARKE-DAVIS DIVISION, WARNER-LAMBERT CANADA INC.
PENTAMYCETIN ONT 10MG/GM
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SOPAMYCETIN SOLN OTIQUE 5%
LABORATOIRES CHARTON LABORATORIES
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.
DIN
00312363
Strength
1G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SOLUTION
Route
INTRAVENOUS
Active Ingredient
CHLORAMPHENICOL
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-07-02
Reason for Shortage
Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
Other Products from SEARCHLIGHT PHARMA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
1MG · DIN 00155357
1MG · DIN 00155365
50MG · DIN 00582212
275MG · DIN 02162725
550MG · DIN 02162717
10MG · DIN 00024694
75MG · DIN 02230988
20MG · DIN 01926683
100MG · DIN 00476366
DIN 00476374
150MG · DIN 00476420
250MG · DIN 02063808