FUCITHALMIC
AMDIPHARM LIMITED
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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 FUCITHALMIC discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that FUCITHALMIC 1% has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 19, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is FUCITHALMIC not available?
The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.
Other Products Containing the Same Active Ingredient
These are other Health Canada-approved human drug products containing the same active ingredient, not currently reported in shortage. Strength, dosage form, and route can still differ — ask your pharmacist whether any of these are appropriate for you. This isn't a guarantee of current stock.
Closest Matches
FUCITHALMIC
AMDIPHARM LIMITED
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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
02243861
Strength
1%
Dosage Form
DROPS
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
FUSIDIC ACID
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-07-19
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from AMDIPHARM LIMITED
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
50MG · DIN 00704431
600MG · DIN 00583782
40MG · DIN 00000299
400MG · DIN 00453617
500MG · DIN 00893862
1G · DIN 00682276
500MG · DIN 00682268
1% · DIN 02243862
333MG · DIN 00769991
DIN 00583405
1MG · DIN 02377012
2MG · DIN 02377020