Active Shortage

FLUORESCEIN SODIUM & BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTALMIC SOLUTION, USP

BAUSCH & LOMB 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 there a shortage of FLUORESCEIN SODIUM & BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTALMIC SOLUTION, USP in Canada?

Yes. FLUORESCEIN SODIUM & BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTALMIC SOLUTION, USP 0.25% 0.4% has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated May 4, 2018).

When will FLUORESCEIN SODIUM & BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTALMIC SOLUTION, USP 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 strength0.25% 0.4%

Last updated2018-05-04

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

02237775

Strength

0.25% 0.4%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

OPHTHALMIC

Active Ingredient

FLUORESCEIN SODIUM BENOXINATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2018-05-04

Reason for Shortage

Other (Please describe in comments)

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from BAUSCH & LOMB INC

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

0.2% · DIN 02320924

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0.6% · DIN 02336847

0.5% · DIN 02321114

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0.5% · DIN 02421941