Permanently Discontinued

EGOZINC-HC

PHARMASCIENCE 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 EGOZINC-HC discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EGOZINC-HC 0.5% 0.5% has been permanently discontinued (last updated October 27, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is EGOZINC-HC 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 strength0.5% 0.5%

Last updated2021-10-27

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

02209764

Strength

0.5% 0.5%

Dosage Form

OINTMENT

Route

RECTAL TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

ZINC SULFATE HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-10-27

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Past Reports for This Drug

EGOZINC-HC has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

2018-01-26

Permanently Discontinued

Other (Please describe in comments)

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