ISOPTO CARPINE
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA 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 ISOPTO CARPINE discontinued in Canada?
Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that ISOPTO CARPINE 4% has been permanently discontinued (last updated July 14, 2022). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.
Why is ISOPTO CARPINE 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
ISOPTO CARPINE
NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
SALAGEN
AMDIPHARM LIMITED
JAMP PILOCARPINE
JAMP PHARMA CORPORATION
M-PILOCARPINE
MANTRA PHARMA 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
00000884
Strength
4%
Dosage Form
LIQUID
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Active Ingredient
PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2022-07-14
Reason for Shortage
Business reasons
Other Products from NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CANADA INC
Other Health Canada-approved products made by the same manufacturer — not necessarily related to this shortage, and not necessarily in shortage themselves.
7.5MG · DIN 02450267
10MG · DIN 02339528
2.5MG · DIN 02369257
5MG · DIN 02339501
5MG · DIN 02425661
2MG · DIN 02425645
3MG · DIN 02425653
140MG · DIN 02487306
70MG · DIN 02479613
0.1% · DIN 00893560
100MG · DIN 02381559
1000MG · DIN 02381567