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Shortage Avoided

LODALIS

BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA 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 LODALIS discontinued in Canada?

Yes. The manufacturer has reported to Health Canada that LODALIS 3.75G has been permanently discontinued (last updated April 15, 2025). It is not expected to come back, so talk to your pharmacist or doctor about an alternative.

Why is LODALIS not available?

The reason the manufacturer reported: Raw material availability.

Can I still get this?Check with your pharmacist
StatusShortage Avoided
Same-ingredient products on fileNone found
Affected strength3.75G
Last updated2022-08-03

What this means

Does this mean the shortage is completely over everywhere?

It means this specific report has been marked resolved or was avoided — but some individual pharmacies may still take time to restock.

What should I do?

If your pharmacy still doesn't have it, check with them directly — supply is expected to be normalizing.

DIN

02432463

Strength

3.75G

Dosage Form

POWDER FOR SUSPENSION

Route

ORAL

Active Ingredient

COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE

Tier

Unrated

Last Updated

2022-08-03

Reason for Shortage

Shortage of an inactive ingredient or component.

Past Reports for This Drug

LODALIS has 2 shortage/discontinuation reports on file — this is one of them.

Other Products from BAUSCH HEALTH, CANADA INC.

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