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Active Shortage

DIMETANE EXPECTORANT DC

PFIZER CONSUMER HEALTHCARE A DIVISION OF PFIZER CANADA ULC

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 DIMETANE EXPECTORANT DC in Canada?

Yes. DIMETANE EXPECTORANT DC 2MG 5MG 1.8MG 100MG has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated November 9, 2020).

Why is DIMETANE EXPECTORANT DC not available?

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

When will DIMETANE EXPECTORANT DC be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength2MG 5MG 1.8MG 100MG
Last updated2020-11-09

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

02244080

Strength

2MG 5MG 1.8MG 100MG

Dosage Form

SYRUP

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE HYDROCODONE BITARTRATE GUAIFENESIN

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2020-11-09

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.