IODOVET TOPICAL SOLUTION
LABORATOIRE RIVA INC
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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 IODOVET TOPICAL SOLUTION discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that IODOVET TOPICAL SOLUTION 10% has been permanently discontinued (last updated March 25, 2017). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is IODOVET TOPICAL SOLUTION 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.
Other Products
PROVIODINE DOUCHE VAGINALE
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
ACU DYNE SWAB STICK
ACME UNITED CORPORATION
PROVIODINE HYDRO 10%
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
FOLEY CATHETERIZATION TRAY 10%KIT
BAXTER CORPORATION
BETADINE VAGINAL GEL 10%
PURDUE PHARMA
PROVIODINE AEROSOL
ROUGIER PHARMA DIVISION OF RATIOPHARM INC
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
02245568
Strength
10%
Dosage Form
SOLUTION
Route
TOPICAL
Active Ingredient
POVIDONE-IODINE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2017-03-25
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons