Do not stop or change your medication without speaking to a pharmacist or healthcare professional.
Permanently Discontinued

INDIGO CARMINE

AKORN 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 INDIGO CARMINE discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that INDIGO CARMINE 0.8% has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 8, 2021). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is INDIGO CARMINE 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 strength0.8%
Last updated2021-03-08

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

02014815

Strength

0.8%

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

INTRAMUSCULAR INTRAVENOUS

Active Ingredient

INDIGO CARMINE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2021-03-08

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons

Other Products from AKORN INC

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