Permanently Discontinued

HYDROVAL CREAM 0.2%

TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS 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 HYDROVAL CREAM 0.2% discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that HYDROVAL CREAM 0.2% has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 29, 2019). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is HYDROVAL CREAM 0.2% not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Business reasons.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found

StatusPermanently Discontinued

Same-ingredient products on file2 products

Affected strength0.2%

Last updated2019-04-29

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

WESTCORT CRM 0.2%

WESTWOOD-SQUIBB, DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

0.2% · DIN 01910124

Same strengthSame dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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Other Products

WESTCORT ONT 0.2%

WESTWOOD-SQUIBB, DIVISION OF BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB CANADA INC.

0.2% · DIN 01910132

Same strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

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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

02242984

Strength

0.2%

Dosage Form

CREAM

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

HYDROCORTISONE VALERATE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2019-04-29

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Source

View original report on healthproductshortages.ca ↗

Other Products from TAROPHARMA, A DIVISION OF TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

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

DERMOVATE CREAM

0.05% · DIN 02213265

DERMOVATE OINTMENT

0.05% · DIN 02213273

DERMOVATE SCALP APPLICATION

0.05% · DIN 02213281

HYDROVAL OINTMENT 0.2%

0.2% · DIN 02242985

KETODERM CREAM 2%

2% · DIN 02245662

LYDERM

0.05% · DIN 02236997