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COTAZYM ECS 20
MERCK CANADA 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 COTAZYM ECS 20 in Canada?
A shortage of COTAZYM ECS 20 100000UNIT 100000UNIT 25000UNIT is expected: the manufacturer reported it to Health Canada as an anticipated shortage (last updated June 8, 2026), but it has not started yet.
Why is COTAZYM ECS 20 not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Shortage of an active ingredient.
When will COTAZYM ECS 20 be available again?
The manufacturer's estimated resolution date is February 28, 2027. This is an estimate and can change; follow this page to get an email when the status changes.
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What this means
Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?
It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.
What should I do?
If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.
DIN
00821373
Strength
100000UNIT 100000UNIT 25000UNIT
Dosage Form
CAPSULE (DELAYED RELEASE)
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
AMYLASE PROTEASE LIPASE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2020-03-30
Reason for Shortage
Delay in shipping of the drug.
Past Reports for This Drug
COTAZYM ECS 20 has 6 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.
Other Products from MERCK CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
40MG · DIN 00782327
20MG · DIN 02483548
10MG · DIN 02483513
15MG · DIN 02483521
100MG · DIN 02451816
50MG · DIN 02244265
70MG · DIN 02244266
DIN 02549891
DIN 02482592
200MG · DIN 02387174
0.05% · DIN 00688622
0.05% · DIN 00862975