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

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP

HIKMA CANADA LIMITED

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 LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 10MG has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 22, 2024). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP 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 file6 products
Affected strength10MG
Last updated2024-04-22

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

PREATTACHED LTA KIT

HOSPIRA HEALTHCARE ULC

40MG · DIN 00295531

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

XYLOCARD

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00001937

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE MPF 1%

ASTRAZENECA L.P.

1% · DIN 00775029

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE 2% EPIDURAL

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 00284122

Different strengthSame dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00385484

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

LIDOCAINE HCL INJ 20MG/ML

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS LTD.

20MG · DIN 00565032

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

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

02421984

Strength

10MG

Dosage Form

SOLUTION

Route

BLOCK/INFILTRATION

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2024-04-22

Reason for Shortage

Business reasons