Permanently Discontinued

EYE STREAM

ALCON CANADA 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 EYE STREAM discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that EYE STREAM 0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64% has been permanently discontinued (last updated May 15, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on fileNone found

Affected strength0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64%

Last updated2024-05-15

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

00707937

Strength

0.03% 0.048% 0.075% 0.64%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE CALCIUM CHLORIDE POTASSIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM CHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-05-15

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from ALCON CANADA INC

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

0.5% · DIN 00035076

1% · DIN 00035017

0.5% · DIN 00000809

1% · DIN 00000817

DIN 00568082

BSS STERILE IRRIGATING SOLUTION

DIN 00512990