Permanently Discontinued

CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL

TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL 1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 2, 2026). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is CLOTRIMADERM TOPICAL not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file6 products

Affected strength1%

Last updated2026-03-02

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

CANESTEN CRM 1% TOP

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1% · DIN 02029502

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NEO-ZOL CREAM 1%

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1% · DIN 00874043

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CANESTEN 1% TOPICAL CREAM

BAYER INC

1% · DIN 02150867

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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NEO-ZOL VAGINAL CREAM 1%

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1% · DIN 00874051

Same strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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CANESTEN 1% TOPICAL SOLUTION

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1% · DIN 02150875

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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CANESTEN CRM 1% VAG

MILES CANADA INC. - CONSUMER HEALTH CARE DIVISION

1% · DIN 02029499

Same 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

00812382

Strength

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

CLOTRIMAZOLE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2026-03-02

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC

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

ANTI-ITCH CREAM

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ANTIBIOTIC CREAM FOR KIDS

DIN 02315033

ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT USP

DIN 02230251

ANTIBIOTIC PLUS PAIN RELIEF CREAM

DIN 02304457

BETADERM CRM 0.05%

0.05% · DIN 00716618

BETADERM CRM 0.1%

0.1% · DIN 00716626