LODALIS
BAUSCH HEALTH, 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 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.
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.
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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
02432463
Strength
3.75G
Dosage Form
POWDER FOR SUSPENSION
Route
ORAL
Active Ingredient
COLESEVELAM HYDROCHLORIDE
Tier
Unrated
Last Updated
2025-04-15
Reason for Shortage
Raw material availability
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.