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Active Shortage

LIDODAN JELLY 2%(SINGLE USE SYRINGE)

ODAN LABORATORIES LTD

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 there a shortage of LIDODAN JELLY 2%(SINGLE USE SYRINGE) in Canada?

Yes. LIDODAN JELLY 2%(SINGLE USE SYRINGE) has an active shortage reported to Health Canada (last updated October 5, 2017).

Why is LIDODAN JELLY 2%(SINGLE USE SYRINGE) not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.

When will LIDODAN JELLY 2%(SINGLE USE SYRINGE) be available again?

No estimated resolution date has been reported yet. Follow this page to get an email as soon as the status changes.

Can I still get this?Possibly — same-ingredient product records found
StatusActive Shortage
Same-ingredient products on file6 products
Affected strength2%
Last updated2017-10-05

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 strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE JELLY 2%

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

20MG · DIN 00385484

Different strengthDifferent dosage formSame routeNo current shortage

XYLOCARD

ASPEN PHARMACARE CANADA INC.

100MG · DIN 00001937

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

XYLOCAINE MPF 1%

ASTRAZENECA L.P.

1% · DIN 00775029

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

XYLOCAINE 2% EPIDURAL

ASTRAZENECA CANADA INC

20MG · DIN 00284122

Different strengthDifferent dosage formDifferent routeNo current shortage

What this means

Does this mean my pharmacy is out of stock?

Not necessarily — a national shortage doesn't mean every pharmacy has run out. Some locations may still have stock, especially of a specific strength or pack size.

What should I do?

Contact your pharmacy before your current supply runs low, and ask your pharmacist about next steps if they're out.

DIN

02167603

Strength

2%

Dosage Form

JELLY

Route

TOPICAL

Active Ingredient

LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2017-10-05

Reason for Shortage

Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.